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Ezekiel-36

Restoring God's People: A Devotional Study on Ezekiel 36​

Introduction​

Ezekiel's prophetic vision targets Israel, a nation that had turned its back on God. In chapter 36, God coaxes Ezekiel to imagine a time when God would restore Israel to its former glory. As we delve into Ezekiel 36, let's explore the profound truths and spiritual insights embedded in this restoration prayer.

Section 1: God's Promise (Ezekiel 36:1-6)​

Devotional Thought: God declares His faithfulness. Despite Israel's chronic disobedience, God promises to establish and settle His people in their land. Roll in the promise of God's faithfulness to lead you to a place of security and abundance.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you respond to God's faithfulness in the midst of chaos and uncertainty?
  • How can you cinch God's promise of establishment and settlement to your heart in these times?

Section 2: Purifying the People (Ezekiel 36:25-27)​

Devotional Thought: God declares that He would put His Holy Spirit in His people and cleanse them from their sins. The impurity and rebellion of the people in the past would no longer define them. Through the Holy Spirit, God will heal the wounds.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you respond to the promise that God will cleanse you from your sins through the Holy Spirit?
  • How can you allow the Holy Spirit to cleanse you and bear testimony to that cleansing?

Section 3: Restoring the Land (Ezekiel 36:28-38)​

Devotional Thought: God assures that He will revive the desolate places of Israel and bring new life to the land. The land itself would no longer bear the scars of desolation. The wilderness would become a place of hope.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you interact with land or places in your community that seem desolate or hopeless?
  • In what ways can you participate in bringing new life to these places, big or small?

Section 4: God's Renewal (Ezekiel 36:33-38)​

Devotional Thought: God renews His Covenant. The people, once wandering in the wilderness, will now know God's presence. The Covenant that was once distant will now be close.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you respond to the promise that God's Covenant will come close to you?
  • In what ways can you deepen your relationship and knowledge of God's presence through His Covenant?

Conclusion:​

As we conclude our devotional journey through Ezekiel 36, let's stand in the promise of God's faithfulness and renewal. May we hold onto God's promises and allow His Holy Spirit to cleanse and heal us, renewing our knowledge and relationship with God. Together, we can breathe new life into our communities and bring new hope to our land. Let's empower the promise of restoration and work towards a prosperous tomorrow.