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Ezekiel

Ezekiel 
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Day 391

"I will increase their men like a flock"

Text: Ezekiel 36:37

PRAYING TO THE LORD

God’s plan was brilliant as it was amazing! The blessings that God intended to bestow on Israel was staggeringly huge!

“Thus says the Lord God:
‘I will also let the house of Israel inquire of Me to do this for them:
I will increase their men like a flock.
Like a flock offered as holy sacrifices,
like the flock at Jerusalem on its feast days,
so shall the ruined cities be filled with flocks of men.
Then they shall know that I am the Lord.'”
Ezekiel 36:37-38

1. Different responses may be expected.

a) Those who believe in God would rejoice.

b) Those who are sceptical would find His word of promise doubtful.

2. An invitation to inquire of the Lord.

a) The people were encouraged to inquire further.

b) Whatever doubts that reside in the heart may be brought to the Lord in prayer.

3. Some possible doubts.

a) The promise of restoration seemed too good to be true.

b) The promise of returning to their home country seemed too good to be true.

4. God reiterates His promise.

a) He will multiply the men.

b) Their population would increase and multiply like a flock of sheep/ goats.

5. Returning of the holy feasts.

a) Holy sacrifices would not be relegated to text books.

b) Israel can look forward to great times of worship and fellowship.

c) The ruined cities would be restored.

d) There would once again be flocks of men in Jerusalem.

e) All would be worshipping the Lord their God with great joy.