Moment With The Master
“Sovereign Lord”
Categories: Moment With The Master"And go, get to the captives, to the children of your people, and speak to them and tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD,' whether they hear, or whether they refuse." (Ezekiel 3:11)
I am impressed with the number of times in Ezekiel that the prophet uses the term “Sovereign Lord” (NIV) or “Lord God” (NKJV). The Hebrew is “Adonai Jehovah”. These are the highest names given to God and used here to represent the truthfulness and fullness of the prophet’s message. God is speaking to a hard-hearted people, to Hebrew exiles from Judah to Babylon.
A Sovereign is one who has supreme power and undisputed rule. His word is absolute and in the case of God is unchanging. In this setting God is revealing his truth to Ezekiel. The prophet’s job, regardless of how it is received, is to preach to the captives. Consider some lessons here.
First, God’s word is unchanging and does not depend upon human acceptance. Second, God’s word will be accepted by some and rejected by others. Third, our responsibility is to teach God’s truth regardless of the reception.
God has the right to speak and act as he wishes. This is His role by reason of His position as Creator, Sustainer, and Savior. Our job is to seek his approval and to be loyal to his righteous cause.
By George Slover
