The Lord calls Ezekiel "son of man" 93 times in the book. He seems to want to emphasize Ezekiel's humanity and weakness compared to God's strength. Jesus calls Himself the Son of Man frequently, perhaps to emphasize that as a Man He depended on His Father's power.
The name Ezekiel means "God strengthens," so there's a lesson there: We are weak, sinful humans, but ... God strengthens. If we realize our humanity, if we humble ourselves and depend upon God, He will supply us with the strength that we need, the courage, the power of His love so that we can make it through each day.
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