Ezekiel 9:8-10

The Prophet's situation is strikingly marked. While they were slaying, he was left alone. How must he have felt? What must have been his views? He knew, that it was distinguishing grace and mercy alone, that made all the difference. He knew, that in point of merit, he had none to shelter him; and that he was left alone, was the Lord's favor, and not his desert. Well might he fall on his face, and in such general desolations pray for Israel. Reader! think what an awful day of God that will be, when these judgments will be fully realized! The contemplation of it even at this distance is solemn. Surely though the Lord's people; who now rejoice in their mark of Jesus, rejoice with trembling. Who that now mourns in secret, for the abominations of sinners, but must feel for their final destruction. Here in this life these feelings are right: indeed they are unavoidable; but in the great day of God, they will be felt no more. The Lord's answer to the Prophet is most solemn. And it is well worthy our remark, that the wrath of the Lamb is spoken of, as being the token of long incensed patience and meekness; and not the wrath of the Lion of the tribe of Judah; that is to mark the fierce anger of the Lord at the last day. Revelation 6:16.