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This is the
capstone of Ezekiel. It seems like a
boring chapter because of the persistent talk about the land division. However, look at what this means for the
people of Abraham.
First, remember
that nearly every Hebrew is in exile, scattered from the western edge of India
to the Persian borders of Greece. They
are thought of as forgotten outcasts.
Many people may not even know who they are. God knows, however. God will not forget.
Not only
will God not forget, but the people will share in their inheritance once
more. They will possess their land and
possess it equally. The tribes will be
important, but not dominant. Everyone
will have their share in the new kingdom of God. God doesn’t forget, He cares, and He is
righteous and fair.
Furthermore,
look at the temple. When the Lord
creates His domain, He will name His city.
It will be called the Lord is there.
The Lord is forgiving. He is
righteous. He is fair. And perhaps most importantly, God is present.
Consider
that these are the final words of God’s message to Ezekiel. His parting message for this prophet king is
to remind the people that God is present.
God wants the people to know that He will dwell among them. Imagine that!
God, who has the power to create out of nothing desires to dwell among
His creation in all of our imperfection.
What a wonderful concluding message!
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