"You're the God of this city. You're the king of these people. You're the Lord of this nation. You are." If you've ever heard Chris Tomlin's "God of This City," these lyrics may sound familiar.
But have you ever thought about what it would be like...what it would really be like...if God was the God of your city?
In today's passage, God continues to give the prophet Ezekiel a vision of His city. As you read it, keep in mind that this vision took place at a time when God's people were far from Him--and while they were in exile in other countries. At the end of today's chapters, here are the words that stood out to me:
"From now on the name of the city will be Yahweh-Shammah:
"God-Is-There."
"God-Is-There."
Can you imagine what Ezekiel felt in that moment?
God showed Him a picture of a beautiful, restored city--while the real city was abandoned and in ruins.
Here are a few of the things I thought about when I read today's chapters:
- God had a vision for the city beyond its current state--He saw potential.
- Today, there are a lot of Christians who pray for their cities, but how many have asked God to give them a vision for their cities? Even beyond that--how many Christians have taken action to make a positive difference in their communities?
Real, lasting change starts with vision--and a vision that leads to action.
Tomorrow: Daniel 1-3
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