1 The Lord said, “Ezekiel, son of man, I want you to stand up and listen.”
2 After he said this, his Spirit took control of me and lifted me to my feet. Then the Lord said:
3 Ezekiel, I am sending you to the people of Israel. They are just like their ancestors who rebelled against me and refused to stop.
4 They are stubborn and hard-headed. But I, the Lord God, have chosen you to tell them what I say.
5 Those rebels may not even listen, but at least they will know that a prophet has come to them.
6 Don't be afraid of them or of anything they say. You may think you're in the middle of thorn bushes or scorpions. But be brave