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Declaration

Over and over. Ezekiel repeats the phrases. 

“The word of the Lord came to me.”

“This is what the Lord God says.”

“This is the declaration of the Lord God.”

A rhythm. Keeping the Lord prominent. Essential. To all the prophet pens on the page.

The word of the Lord came to Ezekiel.
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Pharaoh

Hard-hearted Pharaoh. 

Plague after plague,

he refuses the request

or goes back on his word.

Then.

Misery yields his

sudden

confession of sin. [Exodus 10:16-17]

Pharaoh. Image by Jeremy Bezanger on Unsplash.
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Shoeless

Shoeless. Face to the ground. On the plains of Jericho. 

This. After Joshua stares at the man standing there with sword drawn. Equipped for battle. 

This. After he asks the critical question: “Are you for us or for our enemies?” (Joshua 5:13ff)

Whose side are you on? Can I trust you? Should I fight against you?

Shoeless. Image by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash.