Ezekiel 2:6 (New Living Translation)
6 “Son of man, do not fear them or their words. Don’t be afraid even though their threats surround you like nettles and briers and stinging scorpions. Do not be dismayed by their dark scowls, even though they are rebels.
God is speaking to the prophet Ezekiel.
Words can hurt. The bite in a few chosen adjectives is powerful.
A glance can hurt. Those piercing unblinking eyes cut through the body and soul.
“Fear not”, encourages God. Nettles and briers and stinging scorpions of rebellious persons are not to be feared.
“Do not be dismayed,” encourages God.
Fear and dismay can be crippling. They can push the brave and righteous into a corner of inactivity. Don’t go there. Don’t cower in darkness. Continue to speak, love, and act in righteousness.
This is all pretty simple when you think about it. This is all pretty daunting when words and scowls hit. Please God, grant me strength.
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