September 5: Ezekiel 25-28; Revelation 10

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:25 “‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: When I gather the people of Israel from the nations where they have been scattered, I will show myself holy among them in the sight of the nations. Then they will live in their own land, which I gave to my servant Jacob.
26 They will live there in safety and will build houses and plant vineyards; they will live in safety when I inflict punishment on all their neighbors who maligned them. Then they will know that I am the LORD their God.’”

Observation: I have had people ask me if I thought the church had taken the place of Israel in God’s plan and if the prophecies concerning Israel were really for the church. I cannot see any interpretation of the verses above other than the nation of Israel living in the land God promised Abraham. I believe a time is coming when they will dwell there in safety.

Application: The rainbow in the sky serves for me as visible proof that God keeps His promise made to Noah. The existence of Israel back in the land God promised Abraham serves for me as visible proof that God still keeps His promise made to Abraham. My time in the US Navy, my wife, our ministry in Hawaii, our son, our ministry in Kansas all serve to remind me that God is still keeping His promises to me!

Prayer: Lord, among so many other titles, Promise Keeper fits You well. Amen.

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!