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  A study of Ezekiel 43- 45   The book of Ezekiel, from chapters 43 to 45, vividly describes how restoration happens when God's glory enters the Temple. Reading through these verses reminds me of the transformation that occurs at salvation, how the feeling of chaos gets replaced by the overwhelming sense of God's presence that brings peace and calm that settles you. You feel covered by a sense of safety and comfort reflective of his glory as you enter and stay in his presence. The more you prioritize the time spent with God, the more his character rubs off on you, and you get clarity on his plan and promises for your life.   But what happens when we move away from God? We lose connection to his presence and glory and fall out of his purpose, plan and promises. Ezekiel's description of the return of God's glory to the Temple is an excellent reminder to re-evaluate our stance with God and return to him. As we do this, he promises to restore his ...

“Jerusalem, stand up, shine! Your new day is dawning. The glory of the Lord shines brightly on you. The earth and its people are covered with darkness, But the glory of the Lord is shining upon you. Nations and Kings will come to the light of your dawning day.”   Isaiah 60: 1-3   It’s a new year and the dawning of a new beginning in so many ways. The past year was filled with many stories that we will all be telling for years to come. Some great but many sad ones. Despite whatever we endured in the last year, it's nothing compared to the greatness stored up for us in the year 2021. Our bible passage today is from the book of Isaiah. It talks about a time when God's people get to experience the glory of God in their lives again. That time is now.   If the past year left you in pits of disappointment, despair, loss, anger or fear, here is a word of promise from the Lord to you: it's time to rise and shine. This year, the Lord's glory will come over y...