#soap # Ezekiel 43 ## Title: The Glory of the LORD Returns ## Scripture: (Ezekiel 43:2) “I saw the glory of the God of Israel coming from the east; the sound was like that of rushing water, and the earth radiated his glory.” (NET) ## Observation: It’s hard to describe what this would have meant for the people to hear. During the time Ezekiel was inspired to write this, the nation of Israel had been scattered throughout the known world. Hearing that God would return and His glory would dwell with His people again must have seemed like only a dream. However, God assures them it will happen again. There may be things that we wish for that seem impossible to see again. Perhaps the end of a relationship makes us feel we will never have another. Maybe it is the sadness of our current situation. However, even while the nation of Israel is at rock bottom, God is already talking about the comeback. This is how God works. He doesn’t give up. He has better plans than what we may be currently experiencing. This is why we put our trust in the LORD. He knows the way. ## Application: Don’t allow your current life circumstances to cause you to forget what the LORD can do. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for speaking hope right in the middle of devastation.