DAY – 36
JEHOVAH SHAMMAH
THE LORD IS THERE.
“And the name of the city from that time on will be: the Lord is there.” Ezek 48:35
Jehovah-Shammah is a Christian transliteration of the Hebrew word for "Jehovah is there," which was the name given to the city in Ezekiel's vision in Ezekiel 48:35. These are the final verses of Ezekiel's book.
Ezekiel, whose name means "God's strength" or "God's strength strengthened," was taken to Babylon in the second group of captives 11 years before Jerusalem was destroyed. In Babylon, God chose Ezekiel to be the Prophet who ministered among the captives for the first 25 years. God appeared to him in a vision, showing him his glorious throne, the large creatures known as cherubs and seraphim, the wheel with many eyes, and God's majesty and glory in heaven. God appointed Ezekiel as a watchman for the Israelites in Babylon and communicated with them through him. Ezekiel forewarned Judah and Israel about their sins and abominations, which led to Jerusalem's destruction. He condemned the neighboring nations of Ammonites, Moabites, Edomites, Philistines, Sidonians, Tyrians, and Egyptians for their adultery and cruelty toward God's people. He also foretold the restoration of God's people and the Holy Land, where the Lord Jehovah Shammah will dwell once more among his people.
As previously stated, Jehovah Shammah means "the Lord is there." God told Moses to build an ark of the covenant, cherub models, altars, lampstands, and so on, all of which were placed in the holy sanctuary. The Sanctuary followed the Israelites wherever they went. On numerous occasions, the Israelites' enemies attacked them and took the ark of the covenant for themselves. To bring it back, Israel fights with them again, which occurs frequently. So, God chose King Solomon to build a temple in his honor, where God could dwell and hear all the petitions that were made. Solomon, King David's successor, erected a massive temple in Jerusalem with the assistance of neighboring kings and dedicated it to God. God's surreal glory descended upon the temple on the day of dedication, and the priests were unable to withstand his presence and could not perform the priestly manner. The Shekinah glory shone brightly on the temple.
There were certain rules that the priest had to follow, as well as the order of services in which one had to worship God. However, the Israelites rejected it and continued to practice pagan rituals, which enraged God. Even after repeated warnings from God through various prophets, they refused to listen to him. As a result, God gave them to the king of Babylon for 70 years. In their anguish, they begged God to deliver them from Babylon. They concluded that God was no longer with them. In their anguish, they repented and resolved to obey God. In a vision, God revealed to Ezekiel the restoration of Jerusalem, where God would once again dwell among his people.
God revealed to John the new heaven and earth, which is square and has 12 gates, each with the name of one of Israel's 12 tribes. God will come to us to deliver us from the grip of darkness, and he will live with us. After the day of judgment, the new Jerusalem will be a place of righteous people, with no pain, death, or tears. The people will be filled with joy and peace as they celebrate the victory of the lamb who defeated the enemy.
No one can stand against you if God is on your side. He is a God who is always close by to encourage, comfort, give you peace, and bless you. When you hold on to him, he will be present in your lives, your home, and your family. When he is in your midst, there will be no more pain or defeat. God will restore all that you have lost and will bless your lives abundantly. Amen!
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