Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even gather you from the people, and assemble you out of the countries where ye have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel. And they shall come thither, and they shall take away all the detestable things thereof and all the abominations thereof from thence. And I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh: That they may walk in My statutes, and keep Mine ordinances, and do them: and they shall be My people, and I will be their GOD. But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord GOD. (Eze 11:17-21)
GOD has always had a remnant of obedient believers, and will always have people who are faithful to Him. In every age and dispensation He has had, and will have those that are obedient to the covenant He establishes with them by His Word. The 'faith hall of fame' in Hebrews 11 outlines some of these past figures and their faith. Revelation tells us of future saints and Jewish witnesses. He has a plan, there is no plan B, and He is always faithful to carry out His purposes.
Here GOD reminds Ezekiel that even though many are being destroyed for their sIn, and Idolatry, and more are in captivity in Babylon, GOD will deliver His own at the proper time. The Jews will one day be not only restored politically (as we have seen) but spiritually. They will return as a nation, to the GOD of Israel, who is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Then He will establish His Millennial Kingdom and rule His People.
Until that day, GOD has put His Spirit in us, His Church, that we would take His message of love, peace, and forgiveness to this lost and dying world that they might be saved. Our only responsibility in this world with eternal consequences, is to tell others of the Good News that Jesus, who is GOD in the flesh, paid their sIn debt on the Cross of Calvary, and discipling those that believe and receive Him by faith that they may also go and tell, as we all continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and are conformed to the image of His dear Son.
But, for those that are not born again, who have never truly surrendered to Him on His terms, you are still in your sIns and under condemnation. But, GOD is not willing that you should perish, but wants you to come to the knowledge of the Truth. The Truth that Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with Him that is real and personal. He wants you repent and by faith in His finished work on the Cross of Calvary receive a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting.
Believe His Word for Salvation today.
If you are truly of the People of GOD, be obedient to His commands and share Him with those you meet.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
Here GOD reminds Ezekiel that even though many are being destroyed for their sIn, and Idolatry, and more are in captivity in Babylon, GOD will deliver His own at the proper time. The Jews will one day be not only restored politically (as we have seen) but spiritually. They will return as a nation, to the GOD of Israel, who is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Then He will establish His Millennial Kingdom and rule His People.
Until that day, GOD has put His Spirit in us, His Church, that we would take His message of love, peace, and forgiveness to this lost and dying world that they might be saved. Our only responsibility in this world with eternal consequences, is to tell others of the Good News that Jesus, who is GOD in the flesh, paid their sIn debt on the Cross of Calvary, and discipling those that believe and receive Him by faith that they may also go and tell, as we all continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and are conformed to the image of His dear Son.
But, for those that are not born again, who have never truly surrendered to Him on His terms, you are still in your sIns and under condemnation. But, GOD is not willing that you should perish, but wants you to come to the knowledge of the Truth. The Truth that Jesus loves you and wants to establish a covenant relationship with Him that is real and personal. He wants you repent and by faith in His finished work on the Cross of Calvary receive a brand new life of discipleship and fellowship with Him that is abundant and everlasting.
Believe His Word for Salvation today.
If you are truly of the People of GOD, be obedient to His commands and share Him with those you meet.
In Christ,
Jefferson Sweet
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