God's Care of His Church
W. Green. hill, M. A. Ezekiel 1:1-3 Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month… 1. God is not tied to places. He can in a dungeon, in a prison, in a Babylon, let down His Spirit into the heart of any servant of His, and raise him to a prophetical height. 2. No place is so wicked but God can raise up instruments to do Him and the Church service there. 3. See here a door open for the enlargement of the Church, a type of God's goodness toward the Gentiles. 4. The godly are wrapped up in the same calamity with the wicked. Ezekiel is among the captives. 5. The godly are mingled in this world with the wicked and profane. 6. God hath a special care of His Church and people, when they are in the lowest and worst condition. They shall have a prophet, though in Babylon. 7. Take heed of judging the condition of men by their outward afflictions. Those that are in great affliction may be greatly beloved, when those who are in great prosperity may be greatly hated. 8. The wicked fare the better for the godly. (W. Green. hill, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God. WEB: Now it happened in the thirtieth year, in the fourth [month], in the fifth [day] of the month, as I was among the captives by the river Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.