THE MOUTHPIECE OF GOD

The mouthpiece is synonymous with a spokesperson. Aaron became the mouthpiece of Moses (Exodus 4:16). Jeremiah and the prophets were mouthpieces of God (Jeremiah 15:19). A mouthpiece is tasked with delivering a message to others. They speak on behalf of someone, a group, or a specific institution to convey the sender's intentions. They do not speak on their own will or desire, but deliver the will of the sender. Of course, they must learn how to communicate the message in such a way that the listeners can understand it and act upon it.

Ezekiel was also appointed by God to be His mouthpiece to the people of Israel who were experiencing exile in Babylon. Previously, they had been repeatedly warned, but the people of Israel continued to disobey God and live lives full of wickedness. Consequently, God allowed them to be taken captive to a foreign land as a form of punishment so that they would realize their sins and turn back to Him. In that land of exile, Ezekiel was sent to convey the word of the Lord to His people. Its contents were laments, complaints, and God's lamentations over their behavior (verses 10).

Not only Ezekiel, every believer is also appointed to be a mouthpiece of God. We are sent to proclaim the love of God to the world. Inviting sinners to receive His forgiveness. Warning those who are on the path of error. Rebuking those who harden their hearts in disobedience. We are tasked with conveying His loving and truthful intentions, desiring that no one should perish. --HT/www.renunganharian.net