September 4
Ezekiel 40:38-43:27
Unless you are really into architecture, you may have found today's reading a tad dry. It is like we have entered a construction office and are staring at floor plans on a desk. Since this vision came immediately after Israel's exile, it would be natural to assume this temple must have been that which was built upon Israel's return, but it is not. The size of this temple is described as 875 feet by 875 feet. This temple would dwarf the second temple that was built, so a natural question is to wonder what temple it is. Many people believe this temple is still coming. The book of Revelation speaks of a still future temple which maps perfectly onto this idea of Ezekiel's temple. If these chapters are a promise by God, then it is something that will happen.
God never fails in his promises and is always faithful to his word, so we should learn to grow in our trust of him. There are many things in the Bible which may not make sense to us, like a future temple, but when God speaks it will come true.
Father God, thank you that you are faithful to your word. Sometimes I may have to wait awhile, but I know you will come through in the end. Help me to trust you more and more. Amen.
What promises of God do you find hardest to believe? How can you learn to trust him in these areas?
Unless you are really into architecture, you may have found today's reading a tad dry. It is like we have entered a construction office and are staring at floor plans on a desk. Since this vision came immediately after Israel's exile, it would be natural to assume this temple must have been that which was built upon Israel's return, but it is not. The size of this temple is described as 875 feet by 875 feet. This temple would dwarf the second temple that was built, so a natural question is to wonder what temple it is. Many people believe this temple is still coming. The book of Revelation speaks of a still future temple which maps perfectly onto this idea of Ezekiel's temple. If these chapters are a promise by God, then it is something that will happen.
God never fails in his promises and is always faithful to his word, so we should learn to grow in our trust of him. There are many things in the Bible which may not make sense to us, like a future temple, but when God speaks it will come true.
Father God, thank you that you are faithful to your word. Sometimes I may have to wait awhile, but I know you will come through in the end. Help me to trust you more and more. Amen.
What promises of God do you find hardest to believe? How can you learn to trust him in these areas?
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