Israel, the people of God have a special place in His heart. He would treat them differently from those of the other nations. While He would deal with their waywardness, He would not allow their oppressors to scornfully treat them. God’s messages of condemnation on the other nations take a break in Ezekiel 28:25-26. These two verses tell of how God's people would end up finding His favor.
God’s
plan was to gather them from the nations where they had been scattered. He would
manifest His holiness in full view of the nations as He gathers the people
to the land, which He had promised to Jacob, His servant. There they would
dwell securely, build houses, and plant vineyards. The nations that had treated them with
contempt, would be judged. God’s intention was to let His people know that He is
their covenant Lord.
God
gathered His people from all over the nations to make Himself known to them as
well as to manifest His holiness. The church is also assembled
from all over to know and experience God and to make manifest His holiness. God
wants us to be sanctified and He be sanctified by us. Are we living a sanctified
life and sanctifying His name among others? At all costs, let us give our total
allegiance to God and worship Him only. Let us determine to live a consecrated
life God’s so that He will be sanctified in our midst.
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