Desperate Times Require Desperate Measures.
Posted by appolus on February 17, 2025
The vast majority of professing Christians do not have the ability to digest meat. People eagerly receive words of encouragement and exhortation,as a hungry baby would consume it’s mother’s milk. But when confronted with warnings or rebukes, only the faithful remnant of God truly “hear”—or rather, acknowledge—the truth. It takes wisdom and discernment and the Holy Spirit to assess the times in which we live.
In Ezekiel 9,10 and 11 we see the beginnings of Gods withdrawing His presence. The word Ichabod is effectively pronounced over the doorposts, signaling the absence of His glory. Destruction follows, but not before an angel with an ink-horn marks those who remain faithful—those who grieve over the sins of Jerusalem. These are the ones spared from judgment. As it was in Ezekiel’s day, so it is now. The nature of humanity remains unchanged.
Many choose willful ignorance, preferring to live lawlessly, unconcerned with the truth. Few, indeed, find and remain on the narrow path. In times of crisis, drastic measures are required—this is true in our personal lives, in our families, and in our nations. Yet Christendom, broadly speaking, refuses to acknowledge its condition. If it did, if it truly recognized the spiritual desperation of our times, then urgent action would follow.
We would not laugh and celebrate as though all were well—we would weep before the altar, before the throne of God. We would not focus on outward appearances but would humble ourselves in deep repentance. We would clothe ourselves in sackcloth, throw ashes upon our heads, and tear our garments in grief. And still, the masses would mock and call us mad.
The leaders of the people know that true reformation would begin with them. Yet these hirelings—those who serve only for personal gain—can never truly protect the sheep. They stay as long as the path is easy, as long as their position remains profitable and their place in society secure. But when the wolf comes, they will flee.
True repentance and restoration demand that we forsake the traditions of men and return to the “old paths”—to God’s ways. It would mean restoring a sense of accountability, where if a man does not work, he does not eat. But these are the very truths the blind refuse to see, which is why they continue leading the blind. “Men will only recognize the truth when it doesn’t cost them anything. But when truth demands a price, they reject it.” (Ravenhill)
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Anonymous said
Seeing the unthinkable deprivation of western society and the participation of the church in the same, I am inclined to think that we are in an Ezekiel 9 position – that judgement already is determined. While I am glad when political leaders take sensible approaches to issues, it is very disturbing to me to see people look up to them as the potential saviours of our society. Only repentance can restore God’s favor and that element is tragically absent. Currently, I feel compelled to lead people to a real intimacy with Christ to prepare them for troubled times. However, I feel about as unheeded as Ezekiel and Jeremiah must have felt in their day.
appolus said
Leading people to a real intimacy with the Lord is a noble task worthy of a priest in a royal priesthood. No matter how much this world revolves, the Lord’s own priests will still go about their Fathers business whether that’s to one other person or one hundred other persons. God bless you and keep you and encourage you…….bro Frank
Anonymous said
excellent !!!