THE LORD IS THERE

DAY 243
6-1-10
EZEKIEL 46-48


Good Morning!

Ezekiel’s vision of what life will be like when God brings back the scattered people to Israel and Jerusalem, is prophetic view of a new Jerusalem; and a new temple; and a renewed love for the law. The most important part of the new life for God’s people is that “THE LORD IS THERE.” (48:35)

Ezekiel is looking forward to the time of “Immanuel;” just like Isaiah was in Isaiah 7:14. It will be a time of “God with us.” Ezekiel, just like his brothers Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Joel, were looking forward to the days of the Messiah and Spirit of God being among the people.

Matthew made it clear that Jesus was the fulfillment of “God with us” (Matt.1:23). John made it clear that Jesus was the fulfillment of God with us, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14).

Christians are so blessed to have what the prophets foresaw; that through the Messiah we can experience a new life where God will always be with us by his Son; through his Spirit.

“Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matt. 28:20)

Barry