Know the Lord

“I will cause my fury to rest upon them, and I will be comforted: and they shall know that I the LORD have spoken it in my zeal, when I have accomplished my fury in them.”—Ezekiel 5:13 KJV

It was a message God frequently asked the prophet Ezekiel to deliver to His people. This verse is the first of more than 20 references in the book of Ezekiel in which God wanted it known that He had spoken or acted.

This was a message that demonstrated that God wanted people to know about Him. Looking ahead, four times in chapter six, God told how He would act, so “they shall know that I am the LORD” (vs. 7, 10, 13, 14). He returned to this theme throughout the book.

The message was clear: God wanted His people to be aware of His presence, His concern, His standards, and His desire that they know Him.

This is still a priority for God. The Bible makes clear that He wants us to be sensitive to His presence. He is the Sovereign God. He cares about us and has a plan for our lives. He does not want us to drift into sin, disobey Him, or follow the wickedness and ungodliness in the world. And He doesn’t want us to be ignorant. He wants us to know Him, trust Him, and serve Him.

Today, remember that God wants to have a personal relationship with you. Yes, read and study His Word. But don’t stop there. He wants to make it a priority for you to know Him, not just to know about Him—to know Him personally and intimately.

Reflection Question: How has God made it clear that He is your Lord?