Most books and movies finish with these two words ... THE END!
They can be words of completion or perhaps frustrating words that leave us seeking more.
As we come to the end of Ezekiel's work, we see that Ezekiel 48, doesn't conclude with the 2 words above, but rather with instructions for sharing of land. This chapter holds a few interesting things for us to note:
1. A special portion of land is left for the building of the Temple. It is to be in the centre - significant that God is to central in their community.
2.There are 12 gates into the City - one for each tribe of Israel. I have seen this as a way of including all people in God's City - they all have a place.
3. The name of the City is now to be known as "The Lord is Here!" (Ezekiel 48:35 - The name of the city from now on will be “The-Lord-Is-Here!”)
I like this kind of ending. Although our living situations are very different from the Israelites, it gives me the reassurance that God is here. We don't need to build a Temple to claim these words for our homes today.
The Lord is Here!
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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