Ezekiel 10 - Praying God's Word

Please read Ezekiel 10.

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Meditate on verse 18.

Then the glory of the LORD departed from the threshold of the temple

 and stood over the cherubim.

What a sad chapter in Israel’s history—God’s glory departed from His temple in Jerusalem! The glory of the LORD first filled the tabernacle approximately 850 years earlier (Exodus 40:17, 34-35). Then, when King Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem, the glory of the LORD filled it (2 Chronicles 7:1-3). Now, after approximately 370 years of God’s glory being in His temple, His glory leaves, and the temple will soon be completely destroyed in 586 BC.

But God’s glory will return—to a field—with sheep and shepherds— outside Jerusalem— where He announces the coming of His Glory (John 1:14):

In the same region there were some shepherds

staying out in the fields and keeping watch over

 their flock by night.  And an angel of the LORD suddenly

 stood before them, and THE GLORY OF THE LORD shone

around them; and they were terribly frightened. 

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid;

 for behold, I bring you good news of great joy

which will be for all the people, for today in the city of David there

has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

—Luke 2:8-11

And now, as the temple of God, the Spirit of God dwells in Christians, from whom He will never depart (1 Corinthians 3:16). What an exciting chapter of His story you have the privilege to be part of!

Pray Ezekiel 10:4 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “LORD, please let Your glory go up to _____________, so

 they can become Your temple.

 As Your temple, You fill us with Your Spirit.

 Let our lives be filled with the

 brightness of Your glory, LORD.

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 3 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell