It was the sound of the wings of the living beings as they brushed against each other, and the sound of the wheels beside them, a loud rumbling sound. The Spirit lifted me up and took me away. I went in bitterness and turmoil, but the Lord’s hold on me was strong.
October 28, 2025
When the Spirit Lifts You Through the Struggle
This moment in Ezekiel’s calling reveals the tension between divine purpose and human emotion. After seeing a vision of God’s glory, Ezekiel is filled with awe and fear. Though he feels bitterness and turmoil over the heavy message he must deliver, God’s Spirit still compels him forward. The loud rumbling of wings and wheels reminds us that God’s presence is both overwhelming and unstoppable. Even when obedience feels painful, His hand remains firm on those He calls.
For men today, this passage speaks to those moments when God’s direction feels difficult to accept. There are times when obedience brings discomfort, when following God means leaving comfort behind or confronting hard truth. But the same Spirit that lifted Ezekiel also strengthens men to stand firm when life feels uncertain. God does not always remove the struggle; instead, He strengthens the man in it.
The challenge today is to stay steady when obedience feels heavy. God’s grip on your life is stronger than your turmoil. When your emotions pull you one way, His Spirit will still lift you in the direction of purpose. Trust His hold, even when you do not understand His plan. Obedience may not always feel peaceful, but it always leads to power.