July 17, 2021
My dear brother and sister in Christ, I greet and bless you in the name of our Creator, Maker, and ever unforgettable Lord Jesus Christ. The blessed word that the Lord has given for you today is from the book of Ezekiel 36: 11 “ I will multiply upon you man and beast; and they shall increase and bear young; I will make you inhabited as in former times, and do better for you than at your beginnings. Then you shall know that I am the LORD.”
My Dear Brother And Sister, from the above context we learn that God promises to bless Israel with men and beast. Once they return from their captivity from Babylon God promised to do for them better than their former days. He will help them to return and will make them inhabited as in the former times. God told Prophet Ezekiel, to prophesy concerning the land of Israel. He said, “Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains, the hills, the rivers, and the valleys, that “I have raised My hand in an oath that surely the nations that are around Israel shall be put to shame for causing trouble to Israel. But you, O mountains of Israel, you shall shoot forth your branches and yield your fruit to My people Israel, for they are about to come. For indeed I am for you, and I will turn to you, and you shall be tilled and sown. I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, all of it; and the cities shall be inhabited and the ruins rebuilt. I will multiply upon you man and beast; and they shall increase and bear young; I will make you inhabited as in former times, and do better for you than at your beginnings. Then you shall know that I am the LORD.”God assures the people of Israel that He will be their strength and shield.
My Dear Brother And Sister, God continued His word directed to the land of Israel. These prophetic passages clearly focus on Israel’s future in her promised land. God looked with compassion and care upon Israel, under so much attack, conquest, and hatred from the nations of the world. What was true in Ezekiel’s day has remained true through the centuries and up to the present day. Many nations not only came against Israel, but the land has borne the insults of the nations long enough while they were on their way to possess the promised Land. God said, “The nations that are around you shall bear their own shame””: In a solemn oath, God promised that He would vindicate Israel and the shame the nations hoped to place upon Israel would come upon Israel’s enemies. The nations surrounding Israel, such as the, “Moabites, Ammonites, and Demeans shall be repaid in their own coin. God said, “ I will, as sure as I am God, as sure as I can, so surely make them a taunt, a proverb, and a curse among men.” Then God blessed Israel, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that [h]moves on the earth.”
My Dear Brother And Sister, According to Israeli government statistics and reports, though only 20% of Israel’s land is suitable for farming, since the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948 they have more than tripled the amount of land used for farming and production has increased sixteen times. What used to be an agricultural wasteland is now a model for the world, and Israel produces 95% of its own food requirements and has a large agricultural export industry. We can regard these impressive developments as a mere beginning of the much greater fruitfulness promised in the fullness of God’s plan for Israel and her land.. He promised blessing and renewal to the land, saying it would be tilled and sown. God can restore that which is dead and unfruitful. “Do you think that you will never be glad again; that shadow will always lie athwart your path; and that desolation shall hold undisputed empire? It shall not be so. O desolate mountains, ye shall shoot forth your branches, and yield fruit; and it is near to come.” Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that [h]moves on the earth.”According to these verses, God would make the land of Israel a blessing to the Jewish people once again.
My Dear Brother and Sister, nothing is too hard for the Lord to do. All things are possible to them that believe on His name. God is willing to bless you too as he has blessed Israel His chosen people. Are you surrounded by enemies? Has the creditor threatened you for not returning the money you have borrowed? Are you caught up in court case and the case has been pending for a very long time ? What is your problem? Have you been entangled in business dealings. Have you been cheated by your business partner? God is able to save you from the hands of your enemies. He will do for you better than at your beginning. He will give you men and people to help and support you in your endeavour. But all you need to do is to commit your ways unto the Lord. You need to know that Jehovah is the Lord God. And trust in Him, then He will do marvellous things in your life. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be afraid, of terror or trouble that rises by your enemies. For the Lord shall be your confidence. Surely there is a future and your hope will not be lost. For God will be your refuge and strength. A very present help in trouble. So cast all your cares upon God for He cares for you. God Bless you.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank You for this blessed day. Thank You, Father, for revealing to us, Your care and concern for Israel. For supporting them, and giving them a hope of a bright future. Thank You Lord for providing them with men and people to help them . They have lived a hard life in the hands of their enemies So we thank You Lord for considering them and granting them hope of a better life.
In Jesus Name We Pray.
Amen.
