February 27, 2025

Ezekiel was in captivity in Babylon by the river Chebar. He had an incredible vision of God's spirit surrounded by the image of angels. He does his best to describe what he saw, but I cannot picture it. God may have given him this vision as a precursor to his calling to be His prophet to the captive Israelites in Babylon. It was probably a shocking scene that would get his attention and let him know that what he was about to see and hear was coming from the Almighty God. 

God speaks to us in different ways; He knows us well, so He communicates in ways he knows we will hear Him. In my case, it started with simple observations of birds, understanding what their colors and mannerisms conveyed. He made use of them so that I would understand what He meant when He presented them to me. For instance, in my understanding of God's voice, the American Egret, a big white bird, represents purity and holiness; the owl, who is a night predator, represents demonic activity; the Roseate Spoonbill, a beautiful pink bird, is a blessing because I love seeing them. He will likely use something you enjoy or can relate to when He speaks to you. Ultimately, God speaks through the Bible; however, sometimes, He reaches out to us in ways that suit our understanding. 

The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him. Ezekiel 1:3