September 30, 2018
What does it say?
Ezekiel prophesied the defeat of Gog when he attacks peaceful Israel.
What does it mean?
During the end times, God will initiate and supernaturally defeat an assault on Israel by a coalition of nations. The greatness and holiness of Israel’s God will be undeniable as He wields natural disasters like weapons against her enemies. Scripture describes the awe and spontaneous worship that result from even a glimpse of God’s glory (Exod. 34:29-35; Isa. 6; Ezek. 1). It’s no wonder that this awesome display of the glory of the Lord will initiate the long-awaited spiritual restoration of Israel, ushering in the New Jerusalem.
How should I respond?
The foretelling of the events in today’s passage causes us to stop and consider aspects of God’s character that can be difficult to grasp. We can get so caught up in the “who” and “when” of end times prophecy that we miss God’s revelation of Himself. Recognition of God’s character should result in worship and life change. Are you in need of spiritual renewal today? Spend a few minutes focusing on God’s character in private worship. A fresh sense of God’s glory and holiness can provide a new perspective on your day.