In this chapter, the Lord continues the details of Gog’s destruction, and the Lord also promises to never again turn His back on Israel. The chapter ends with how the Lord will restore His people: “So now the Sovereign Lord says: I will end the captivity of my people; I will have mercy on Israel, for I am jealous for my holy reputation! They will accept responsibility for their past shame and treachery against me after they come home to live in peace and safety in their own land. And then no one will bother them or make them afraid. When I bring them home from the lands of their enemies, my holiness will be displayed to the nations. Then my people will know that I am the Lord their God – responsible for sending them away to exile and responsible for bringing them home. I will leave none of my people behind. And I will never again turn my back on them, for I will pour out my Spirit upon them, says the Sovereign Lord.” (Ezekiel 39:25-29) (Wow! Lord, you are awesome! Is this promise from the Lord playing out in the war in Gaza? I guess time will tell.)
Read the rest of the chapter to see why the Lord turned His back on His people from the beginning.
Lord, thank you for your Word today! You are an amazing, gracious God, and we love you!
May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)
….AND MAY WE ALL PRACTICE THIS WITH ONE ANOTHER.
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