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Ezekiel 43:1-12

The future sanctuary has been visited and measured on all sides. Completed and separated from what is profane, the one thing lacking however is its main purpose: the presence of the LORD. Now, as on the day of the dedication of Solomon’s temple, this marvellous event takes place: the glory of God, which the prophet had seen going away in Ezekiel 11:1-25, comes back to dwell in the house. There it appears, coming from the East, after so many centuries of absence! And its return is accompanied by a priceless promise: "I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever"

(vv. 7, 9).

It is not just for his own benefit that the prophet, that vigilant watchman, has received this vision. God invites him to "show" the house and its general pattern to the sons of His people (v. 10). It is remarkable that the effect produced on them is neither wonder nor joy, but first they are made ashamed! And only after such humiliation has been produced is Ezekiel able to reveal to them all the details of the new temple (v. 11). Let us take note of this most important principle, true in every age: the Lord can only make His thoughts known to us when our own hearts are judged.

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