The end of this long confusing section of Ezekiel ends by naming the city “The LORD is there”…God with His people! What a contrast to the beginning of the book where they are in exile, separated from God because of their own decisions. What a mighty God who has a plan to restore relationship with us even when we actively run from Him.
The way God calls His people to embrace the foreigner is so much different that the popular mindset of American Christians today! Lord help me to fight against the cultural narrative of our day and see people as you see them. Help me to love all people as You would love them.
Ministers are examples to all Gods people and are called to a higher standard of living. Lord, help me to reflect Your glory!!!
All of this destruction, trials, desertion and death to achieve restoration of Gods reputation and His people’s proper thinking. It seems extreme to me, but God knows exactly what is required and doesn’t do more than that. Thank you Lord for Your patience and presence! Help me to live for You alone!!!
God is able to use any tool He wants to accomplish His work in His people. His goals in this chapter are identified as Exaltation, Sanctification and being intimate known…for the ultimate purpose of saving His people. It is obvious that God wants everyone to come to Him and experience the joy of His presence and provision. Lord, help me to be settled in You!
Gods plan to restore His people is encouraging and hopeful…they don’t deserve it, but He plans it anyway. We are just like them in that we are not worthy of His blessings, protection and love, but that is who God is!
