Ezekiel 1:4 – “As I looked, I saw a great storm coming from the north, driving before it a huge cloud that flashed with lightning and shone with brilliant light. There was fire inside the cloud, and in the middle of the fire glowed something like gleaming amber.”
The Holy Spirit is stirring me to explore the book of Ezekiel, a complicated book in the Old Testament following the life and ministry of the prophet Ezekiel. I believe that God is speaking to us today through these ancient words. I have felt led to take us through this book one chapter per day, highlighting one verse per day. I encourage you to read the entire chapter each day, and as you do, simply connect with the reality that we have a supernatural faith. If things seem confusing, that makes sense. There is significant mystery in who God is and how he speaks.
Today let’s notice the imagery of fire and clouds. Ezekiel has a vision of a storm coming, and it’s no ordinary storm. There is fire inside a cloud. Imagine the most fierce lightning storm you have ever seen. Now multiply that by 10,000. He is describing tremendous power. If you read to the end of the chapter and notice verse 27, the phrase “gleaming amber” is repeated. There is a man, on a throne, and he is the source of the powerful light.
Here’s your freedom for today:
Be sure you stay on the right side of power.
Power can be dangerous. It can be deadly. It can corrupt us. It can lead us into dark places. But power can also bring freedom and hope. When power is on your side, you just might find yourself with a second chance or unexpected provision. Knowing people in high places can open doors. Knowing the God in the Highest of Places opens supernatural and eternal destiny. At some point, we all have to make a choice. The storm is coming. Which side of God’s power are you on?