09/08/2026
Know the Lord
Ezekiel 20:1 through 21:32
Hope seemed gone for the nation of Israel in captivity. All the false promises of an easy and short captivity proved wrong. Yet, God promised restoration to His people. The Israelites would be returned to their promised land and would enjoy God’s blessings as they obeyed Him.
“Then when I have brought you home to the land I promised with a solemn oath to give to your ancestors, you will know that I am the Lord” (Ezekiel 20:42).
Sometimes circumstances seem so dark that hope looks gone. However, God wants His people to look past those difficult times to see His faithfulness. Challenges beyond human ability cannot compare with God’s ability to step into any circumstance and deliver His children through or out of any situation.
God wants His people to trust Him and seek Him throughout life’s trials. Spending time with God in prayer, worship, participating in church, and studying the word provides the opportunity to know Him better.
God, give me hope when I feel hopeless.