Chapter 798 of 1163

Ezekiel 47–48

Depths (47:1–12). This river speaks of the healing and life-giving power of the Holy Spirit of God (cf. John 7:37–39; Zech. 14:8). No matter how deep you want to go into the things of God, the opportunity is there. It’s tragic that too many linger in the shallows when they could be enjoying the depths.

Dimensions (47:13–48:34). God assigns our inheritance (Ps. 47:4), and He will keep His promise to Abraham (Gen. 13:14–17; 15:17–21) and give Israel their land.

Distinction (48:35). The important thing about the land is not the river or the borders but the glorious presence of God. The new name for the city of Jerusalem will be Jehovah-Shammah—“the Lord is there!” The Lord had departed from Jerusalem because of the sins of the people, but He will return to dwell with them and bless them. When you are discouraged about the way things are going on earth, lift your eyes to heaven by pondering Revelation 21:1–8.

Just think of it: we shall live forever where the Lord is! Are you looking by faith for that future city (Heb. 11:13–16)?

Jehovah

Jehovah-Shammah is one of nine special names of God found in the Old Testament. The others are: Jehovah-Jireh—“the Lord will see to it” (Gen. 22:14); Jehovah-Rophe—“the Lord who heals” (Exod. 15:26); Jehovah-Nissi—“the Lord our Banner” (Exod. 17:15); Jehovah-M’Kaddesh—“the Lord who sanctifies” (Lev. 20:8); Jehovah-Shalom—“the Lord our peace” (Judg. 6:24); Jehovah-Tsidkenu—“the Lord our righteousness” (Jer. 23:6); Jehovah-Rohi—“the Lord my shepherd” (Ps. 23:1); and Jehovah-Sebaoth—“the Lord of hosts [armies]” (Ps. 46:7). The Lord is to us all that we need, no matter what that need may be.

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