Ezekiel must rely in the deepest possible way not upon human strength but the strength of God, who raises him to his feet, addresses him, and fills him with the Spirit.
In Jesus Christ, we encounter an inner and hidden healing. Sometimes, Christ comes as the God who takes our hand and says, “Little child, get up” (Mark 5:41).
Men who ply their trade in deep waters know that wisdom includes a prudent dose of fear. Moreover, as pious Jews, these men know only one God, who makes the storm and subdues it.
We are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. In practice, we will get this wrong if we love ourselves inadequately, or excessively, or inordinately..
The Lord Jesus Christ, who is so near us, remains of one substance with the Father and the Holy Spirit, which is to say that the Triune God is near, an indwelling presence in our lives.
