After outlining regulations for worship in the new temple, describing the prince’s responsibilities, and detailing the division of the sacred land among the tribes, the book of Ezekiel concludes with the depiction of a life-giving river flowing from the temple and the naming of the restored city: “The LORD Is There.”
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
The vision of restored land and flowing life points to God’s faithfulness. What aspect of His faithfulness do you need to remember or rest in today?
O Lord, You are the spring of living water. The water that flows from Your presence will become a deep river of life, transforming everything it touches. May the life-giving water of Your Spirit flow out to and through Your people, bringing spiritual fullness and fruitfulness to our parched world. —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1CSB Notetaking Bible, Revive Our Hearts Edition, p. 938, Ezekiel 47
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?