Dec 14

 Ezekiel 36 - 38

reflections:

This 3 chapters talks about the might of God to rescue and bring life again in spite of failure, hardship and struggles. 36 about God restoring the mountains and fields to be populated by Israel again. And he highlights that he is doing it not because of sympathy or compassion for Israel, but for holiness. because of a promise I believe. and from there, the action makes Israel remember God not because of his power, might and strength, but I realize.... because he is constant. long suffering, and disciplined (for the lack of a better word or thought process to describe the consistency I am witnessing). After reading, I get that He is not talking about how fast, and how swift he can do the restoration, more the magnitude or volume of it, but the sheer consistency of keeping to his promises, remembering every detail he announced, and all the rules he set for himself. the follow through.. now that is beyond impressive, and worthy to be worshipped. 

When comes chapter 37 which talks about dry bones becoming flesh part. this one goes to another level. I felt it because of 2 things. I used to hear people tell me from the respective of saying that God can easily replace Israel by turning bones into flesh into people. living people. but this time, when I read it again, I see God doesn't have the intention to replace them. Rather, God is using the miracle to show Israel that he can save them from anywhere and in any circumstances. He will not be handicapped, nor will He be contained from doing whatever His will is or His plan is. Every thing flows and submits to his mightiness. 

Today was a very tough day dealing with my father in law. His negativity exploded to big levels, and he targeted me today and yesterday, making himself very obnoxious. It was very hard to think straight and not focus on what he says as personal insults. Hard to not feel like reacting when it feels like he is being difficult on purpose. His mind is like wired to not look at things positively. God is good however to provide me with a wife that could help see and prevent me from spiraling emotionally, and balancing me out.