How can we trust God's promises as seen in Ezekiel 36:1 today? Hearing the Word Spoken to the Hills Ezekiel 36:1: “And you, son of man, prophesy to the mountains of Israel and say, ‘O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the LORD!’” Why This Opening Matters • God speaks directly to the land—an unmistakable claim of absolute ownership (Psalm 24:1). • By addressing the mountains, He signals that every part of creation must respond; nothing is outside His authority (Isaiah 55:10-11). • The verse launches a larger promise of restoration (vv. 8-12). If the introduction is reliable, so are the details that follow. Reasons We Can Trust the Promise Today 1. The Speaker’s Character ‑ “God is not a man, that He should lie” (Numbers 23:19). ‑ “It is impossible for God to lie” (Hebrews 6:18). Because He cannot deceive, every declaration—whether to mountains or to us—stands firm. 2. Track Record of Fulfillment ‑ Israel’s return from exile under Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah shows Ezekiel’s words coming true in stages (Ezra 1:1-3). ‑ Ongoing regathering in the modern era further displays long-range accuracy (Isaiah 11:11-12). 3. Covenant Continuity ‑ The land promise flows from earlier covenants (Genesis 17:8). ‑ God’s covenant faithfulness never expires (Psalm 105:8-11). 4. Christ Confirms Scripture’s Reliability ‑ Jesus said, “Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35). ‑ He tied cosmic stability to the certainty of His words: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away” (Mark 13:31). 5. The New-Covenant Seal ‑ “For all the promises of God are ‘Yes’ in Christ” (2 Corinthians 1:20). ‑ Ezekiel 36 later promises a new heart and Spirit (vv. 26-27), realized at Pentecost (Acts 2:16-18). Our own salvation experience is evidence that the chapter’s promises stand. Practical Ways to Lean on These Promises • Read Scripture expecting literal fulfillment unless context dictates otherwise. • Recall past answers to prayer and historical fulfillments when doubts rise. • Anchor hope in God’s character, not personal circumstances. • Speak His promises aloud, just as Ezekiel did, reinforcing faith (Romans 10:17). • Live obediently, knowing the God who restored Israel is able to restore any life situation (Ephesians 3:20). Takeaway If the Lord’s word reaches the silent mountains and reshapes history, it is more than sufficient for every promise He has made to you today. |
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