Lessons from Ezekiel 5 to 7

Ezekiel 5

This chapter continues Ezekiel’s divine encounter from earlier chapters. The Lord instructed him to shave his head and beard, weigh the hair, divide it into portions, and carry out symbolic actions exactly as God commanded. This follows other strange yet purposeful instructions from God, such as baking bread using cow or human dung.

From verse 5 onward, God begins to speak clearly about Jerusalem's rebellion. Through verses 5 to 13, the Lord expresses how deeply the people had sinned against Him. He spoke of horrific consequences—fathers eating their children and vice versa—as a result of their disobedience. He also revealed to Ezekiel the pestilence and devastation that would fall upon the city due to God's wrath.

These verses are a wake-up call for us today. Yes, God is loving, but He is also just. When people persist in sin and provoke Him, His judgment can come suddenly and severely. I pray we never experience the fullness of His wrath.

From verses 14 to 17, God further describes how He will bring famine and pestilence. The wild beasts mentioned back in chapter one will be instruments of judgment, causing loss and grief. The lesson is clear: every act of disobedience has a consequence. When we compare this to the world today—famine, suffering, disregard for God—it’s clear many are still rejecting His truth. Lord, have mercy on us, and grant us the grace to live obediently.

Ezekiel 6

Verses 1 to 7 speak of the desolation of the land. God commands Ezekiel to prophesy to the mountains, hills, and land of Israel about the coming destruction. He speaks of altars being desecrated and bones of the people scattered—clear consequences of turning away from God.

In verses 8 to 10, the Lord promises to leave a remnant—survivors who will be taken into captivity. Though they will be scattered, they will remember the Lord and realize He alone is God. His judgment is not without purpose; it is to bring people back to reverence for Him.

Verses 11 to 14 are powerful. God tells Ezekiel to clap and stomp—signs of affirmation and seriousness. These are not empty words; judgment is certain. The people had brought destruction not only upon themselves but on future generations. One thing I take from this is: no idol, position, or object can replace God. He cannot be mocked. If we persist in sin without repentance, there will be consequences—and sadly, even future generations may bear the cost.

Ezekiel 7

This chapter is titled A Day of Doom, and the title alone tells you what to expect. I pray none of us experience that kind of doom in Jesus’ name.

From verses 1 to 9, God speaks of the end. He emphasizes that judgment is here and He will not spare anyone. The repetition of “the end” shows how imminent and unavoidable it is.

Verses 10 to 13 make it clear that no one will escape—buyers, sellers, rich or poor. All will face the same fate.

Verses 14 to 22 reveal that wealth will be useless in the face of judgment. People will throw their gold and silver into the streets because it can’t save them. Even those who manage to escape will not be spared from death.

Finally, verses 23 to 27 describe a land soaked in blood. Leaders, kings, and nobles will all mourn. God will repay everyone for their evil. No one will be exempt.

Reading these chapters makes me reflect deeply on how I live. The events described are not too far from what we see today—chaos, rebellion, disregard for God. But when the end fully comes, it will be far worse. Still, those who truly know and follow God will be saved by His mercy.

My prayer is that we serve God with undivided hearts. Let us not be distracted by the world or delay repentance. May we never fall under the wrath of God, in Jesus' name. Amen.