And He called to the man clothed in linen at whose loins was the writing case. The Lord said to him, “Go through the midst of the city, even through the midst of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the abominations which are being committed in its midst.” But to the others He said in my hearing, “Go through the city after him and strike; do not let your eye have pity and do not spare.” (vv.4-5)
We find in scripture an interesting parallel to this scene in the book of Revelation, chapter 7. There, four angels are holding back the four winds, which are ready to bring destruction upon the earth. But, there is an angel that says, "Don’t release those winds until the servants of God have been marked in their forehead." And I (John) counted the number that were marked and there were a hundred forty-four thousand, that they should not be hurt by the plagues that were yet to come to pass." (Revelation 7:3-4).
“Even in the most corrupt conditions God has never been without a remnant of loyal souls. They dwell among abominations, but have no share in them. They live in perpetual grief, they vex their righteous souls from day to day, they sigh and cry for the abominations.” –(G.Campbell Morgan)
God was able to see the righteous and repentant among them. To have had this mark meant LIFE, to those who had it. God saw what was written on their hearts. He was able to see the Godly among the wicked. He saw Love, Faith, and Hope. And God will always protect those who are called by His name, who humble themselves, pray and seek His face and turn from their wicked ways.
The Truth: “If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
We find in scripture an interesting parallel to this scene in the book of Revelation, chapter 7. There, four angels are holding back the four winds, which are ready to bring destruction upon the earth. But, there is an angel that says, "Don’t release those winds until the servants of God have been marked in their forehead." And I (John) counted the number that were marked and there were a hundred forty-four thousand, that they should not be hurt by the plagues that were yet to come to pass." (Revelation 7:3-4).
“Even in the most corrupt conditions God has never been without a remnant of loyal souls. They dwell among abominations, but have no share in them. They live in perpetual grief, they vex their righteous souls from day to day, they sigh and cry for the abominations.” –(G.Campbell Morgan)
God was able to see the righteous and repentant among them. To have had this mark meant LIFE, to those who had it. God saw what was written on their hearts. He was able to see the Godly among the wicked. He saw Love, Faith, and Hope. And God will always protect those who are called by His name, who humble themselves, pray and seek His face and turn from their wicked ways.
The Truth: “If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
