THE PRINCE
Today’s Reading: Ezekiel 46-48
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The view of Jericho from half-way up the Mount of Temptation. Jericho is located at the junction of the Jordan River and the Dead Sea and is 1,200 feet below Sea Level. It is an oasis in an otherwise harsh wilderness, because of fresh water springs which give abundant life. Ezekiel prophesies that this area will flourish during the time of the final Temple (yet future), because of a new river of water which will flow from Jerusalem into the valley of what we now know as the Dead Sea. Imagine a river flowing along the valley seen on the right of Reynold’s photograph (Ezekiel 47:8-9).
GOOGLE MAPS – To see where the photo was taken, click HERE.
Key Verses: Ezekiel 47:22, 48:35
…you will divide it [the land]…for yourselves and for the strangers who sojourn among you and who bear children among you. They shall be to you as native born…All the way around shall be eighteen thousand cubits; and the name of the city from that day shall be: THE LORD IS THERE!
Ezekiel 46 tells us five times of “The Prince!” Isaiah calls Him “Prince of Peace,” (Isaiah 9:6) and during His reign as Messiah King, there will be total peace. Here and now He brings “peace on earth” (the message to the shepherds at the birth of Jesus), and read about how He brings peace to the troubled soul in the present (Ephesians 2:13-18).
Ezekiel 47 describes the final Temple to be built in Jerusalem, serving the whole world during the final 1,000 years before the new heaven and the new earth, of which Peter writes (we move over to Second Peter in tomorrow’s reading).
Ezekiel 48 describes the distribution of land and includes the “stranger” (non-Jew). The departments of immigration in our various countries could learn God’s plan for caring for everyone whom He cares for equally. Seven times in today’s reading we read of lands that “belong to the Prince.” We have something in Canada called “Crown Land.” In theory it belongs to Queen Elizabeth 2 (translate that as government). We may have temporary title to land, but the real owner of all is “The Prince!”
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord God, You were so concerned with every detail of the Temple construction and use. Surely You are even more concerned with the temple in whom You dwell in this age. Paul taught that I am Your temple (1 Corinthians 6:19). Be in charge of this human temple, I pray! I ask You this in the Name of the One “In Whom dwelt all the fullness of the Godhead bodily” (Colossians 2:8-10), Jesus Christ (Messiah). Amen!!!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
My wife, Norma-Jean, has told me several times that she expects Israel to build a wall between the Dome of the Rock (a Muslim shrine on the Temple mount for the last 1,300 years) and the actual location of the Temple Holy Place and the Holy of Holies, so that a new Temple can be built. She has actually paced out the space. She claims there’s room there for a Temple to be built beside the mosque. Maybe? That land is a fuse waiting for someone to ignite it, launching what could be World War III. The Eastern Gate in Jerusalem’s wall, blocked up by the Muslims, leads directly into the core of what once was the Temple.
My sons (who help me with this blog) and I walked from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is 2,500 feet above Sea Level and the Dead Sea is 1,300 feet below. I imagined the rush of the waters spoken of in Ezekiel 47, coursing down the valleys beside the road (someone captured on video a rush of water down to the Dead Sea after a rain in the Judean hills…click here). My imagination and ability to use words which paint a picture is not nearly as descriptive as those of Ezekiel. Today is the last reading for now in Ezekiel.
Yours for communicating, in as many ways as possible, the Gospel message,
David
For ever truly, the Words of Jesus reign supreme in our lives, as we witness to His Holy Name. On earth as it is in heaven. With the grace of Your love, Jesus, we adore You, with all our hearts. For what are we, without You? Your Blood has saved us. Your grace has blessed us. Your love has redeemed us. Oh Lord God, oh Adonai! As You live and breathe in us, we claim You as our victory. Wishing all saints a blessed day in the Lord.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 NIV
Cleansed / Nothing But the Blood / Praise Break (feat Charity Gayle) WOW!
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I haven’t blogged for a bit last week I fell in a seizure no broken bones. I get so frustrated , and feel sore. I know I keep asking this, but please pray for me.
Lianne Hogg
Lord God, our Jehovah Rapha, our Jehovah Jireh, we call to Your loving arms to be wrapped around our sister-in-Christ, Lianne. Breathe into her, Lord God, so that she may feel Your loving Presence with her; comfort her and ease her aching bones. Praise God nothing was broken, Lianne. Never stop asking for prayer, dear one
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV
Amen, agreeing in prayer with Beverlee !
Dear Lianne,
We thank the Lord that no bones were broken and we ask His protection upon you, always.
I pray that His healing power will overtake you. “By His stripes you were healed”
Bless you, dear sister !
Yes, agreeing in prayer with Beverlee for Lianne!
May God’s grace and healing power flow through you, Lianne!
Amen, agreeing in prayer with Beverlee for you Irene. Praying the blessing prayer over you, “The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26). Speak the Hebrew word “Shalom” over yourself as it means more than peace in Hebrew but also “wholeness, welfare, rest, safety, wellbeing, prosperity, success, health, completeness and fullness.” God bless you sister. Great photo Reynold! Blessings on all saints today!
Song
You are Holy
the Prince of Peace.
Bless you, Luanne. May God’s Greatest Love & Protection invade & protect you.
Thank you for your prayer for me Ger!!
Blessings to all, and a good night!
God walk with you Lianne! TY for posting your prayers! Nobody gets tired if praying for anyone, that is what God tells us to do! Pray for one another!
I also need prayer!
PLEASE PRAY THE LORD REMOVE THE ANTS!
ALSO PRAY THE LORD WILL GRANT ME A BIG FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH
I AM IN DEBT AND EVEN MORE SO WITH THE ANT PROBLEM
HELP ME LORD!
HELP ME!
I phoned my daughter on the l5th to wish her a Happy Birthday,l left my phone # and e mail, pray she will respond.
haven’t seen children in 20 years or so…
In Jesus Name I Pray amen
here we go again! the above prayer is from me, Sah……..
Blessings to all….