Many a Time

O. T. #1951  "Many a Time"

May 27, 2021

Ezekiel 47-Part 3

LET IT GLOW

 Psalm 78  contains songs written by Asaph, a Levite who led worship songs in the Temple.

But He, being full of compassion forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not; yea, many a time turned He His anger away, and did not stir up all His wrath. For He remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again. (verses 38-39) This is speaking of God's compassion for His sinful people, Israel. Many  a time God disciplined His children. Yet, there was always a remnant left. It was because Israel had been unfaithful in the  covenant they made with their God.

So he (David) fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. (verse 72)

David, served as king of Israel, but he was a shepherd before that. He pictured Jesus as our Good Shepherd. (John 10)

Who do we picture to others? Are we full of compassion for others? Do we forgive them and turn away our wrath? Do we have integrity in our heart as David? Many a time God has forgiven us, so should we forgive others.

LET IT GROW

Beginning with verse 13, we read about the new boundaries of the new land in the world reign of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, during the Millennium. Israel's land will be divided and distributed to its 12 tribes. However, the tribe of Levite will not have land, and tribes of Joseph's two sons Ephraim  and Manasseh will be blessed with his inheritance. This will be the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The borders given here were originally given to Moses in Numbers 34, but Israel never fully occupied them at any time in its history.

Isn't it wonderful that we serve a God who keeps His promises? Our God is so very faithful. Are we being faithful to Him? 

LET IT GO

Change our hearts God.

Fill us with Your compassion for others.

Give us faith so we can be faithful to You.