September 30, 2022

Dear Church Family,

Do you ever feel like the world is getting more and more evil? Do you wonder when God is finally going to come back? Sometimes it can feel like the end will never come and the world even mocks us for believing God at His promises. The same was true in the days of Ezekiel. God had promised to judge the nation Judah and that Jerusalem would fall, but many were saying, that it wouldn’t happen. The idea was so prominent that a proverb in the land had formed:

Ezekiel 12:22 (ESV)
“Son of man, what is this proverb that you have about the land of Israel, saying, ‘The days grow long, and every vision comes to nothing’?

It’s hard to hold onto belief when everyone around is doubting or even mocking God’s Word. The reality in Ezekiel’s day was that the fall of Jerusalem was right around the corner, even though the people were denying it. God always keeps His word! God reminds Ezekiel of this:

Ezekiel 12:23-28 (ESV)
Tell them therefore, ‘Thus says the Lord God: I will put an end to this proverb, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel.’ But say to them, The days are near, and the fulfillment of every vision. 24 For there shall be no more any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. 25 For I am the Lord; I will speak the word that I will speak, and it will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, but in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it, declares the Lord God.”
26 And the word of the Lord came to me: 27 “Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ 28 Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord God: None of my words will be delayed any longer, but the word that I speak will be performed, declares the Lord God.”

What promise of God are you waiting on today? Maybe it’s Christ’s return or His promise to hear us when we pray. Whether it’s his promise to forgive us when we confess our sins or His promise to work all things for good, we can trust that every word that He speaks will be performed.