True to his word

In this passage, we see how true to his word God is. 

He starts by talking about the exile of Jerusalem, and namely that of Zedekiah, the last king of Judah.

God had Ezekiel do a little drama to show the exiles what would happen to their king.  That he would be forced to flee Jerusalem under cover of night, that he would be captured, blinded, and brought to Babylon to face Nebuchadnezzar. 

Following that, he would scatter the Israelites among the nations. 

All these things came to pass.

God told Ezekiel to demonstrate all this, so that all who heard would know that He was the Lord, the only true God.

It was something that the Israelites had trouble accepting.  And because God was patient in passing judgment, they took it for God being unreliable.  They said,

The days go by and every vision comes to nothing?  (Ezekiel 12:22)

This was a proverb that was common in Ezekiel’s time, and people claimed that all these visions that Jeremiah and Ezekiel were having were simply lies or delusions.

But God responded,

‘I am going to put an end to this proverb, and they will no longer quote it in Israel.’ 

Say to them, ‘The days are near when every vision will be fulfilled.  For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations among the people of Israel. 

But I the Lord will speak what I will, and it shall be fulfilled without delay. 

For in your days, you rebellious house, I will fulfill whatever I say, declares the Sovereign Lord.’  (23-25)

God is true to his word. 

But this is not only true in prophesy.  It’s also true concerning his promises.  And if he promises something, he will keep his promise.

What promises has he made to us?

“Whoever believes in [Jesus] shall not perish, but have eternal life.”  (John 3:16)

“Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”  (Romans 8:1)

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”  (Hebrews 13:5)

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”  (1 John 1:9)

“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”  (Philippians 4:19)

And these are just the tip of the iceberg.  There are many, many more. 

So let us cling to the promises of God, knowing that he is indeed true to his Word.