A Prayer of Acknowledgment and Anticipation
"¶ Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord GOD; this is the day whereof I have spoken." - Ezekiel 39:8
O Sovereign Lord God,
We come before You today with hearts full of reverence and awe. You are the Creator of all things, the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. Your holy presence fills the heavens and the earth, and we stand in humility as we acknowledge Your supreme authority over all creation. As we meditate on Your Word, which says in Ezekiel 39:8, "Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord GOD; this is the day whereof I have spoken," we are reminded of Your faithfulness in fulfilling all that You have promised.
Lord, the statement "it is come, and it is done" echoes through our hearts, reminding us that You are a God who keeps His Word and who actively brings to pass Your divine will. We are gathered in Your presence to express our gratitude for the countless ways in which You have demonstrated Your might and faithfulness throughout history. Just as You spoke through the prophet Ezekiel, we recognize that each word You have declared carries the power to transform our lives and alter the course of nations.
We reflect on the days in which we find ourselves — days filled with uncertainty, doubt, and upheaval. Yet, we remember that Your plans for us are good and full of hope, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. As we witness unfolding events around us, both in our personal lives and in the world at large, help us to recognize the significance of the moments You have ordained.
Lord, help us to behold what You have already accomplished, to see the evidence of Your actions in our lives and in the history of our people. Let us not overlook Your hand at work amid chaos and confusion. Open our eyes to the signs of Your fulfillment as we look outward and inward. You are the God who does not merely allow events to transpire; You orchestrate them according to Your perfect will.
As we cry out to You, remind us of the days when You intervened in history, of times past when Your judgments and mercies were made manifest. Just as You prophesied to Israel through Ezekiel, we await the fulfillment of Your promises in our generation. Teach us to trust in Your timing, for we know that You do not lie. If You have spoken it, it shall be done. Prepare us to be a people who anxiously anticipate Your divine plans coming to fruition.
Lord, instill in us a spirit of perseverance and faithfulness as we hold fast to Your promises. May our days be marked with an unshakeable hope that looks to the future with joy and expectation. Encourage us in our darkest hours, reminding us that today is a day of great importance in Your plan. As we face trials and tribulations, may we declare together that "it is come, and it is done" — Your promises fulfilled in Christ Jesus.
Heavenly Father, we plead that we may be instruments of Your peace and love in this world, declaring Your truth to those who walk in darkness. Let us share the good news of Your kingdom, proclaiming Your victories and promises to all nations. Reignite within us a passion for Your Word, that we may never forget the power of the scriptures in our lives. May we hold tightly to each prophecy, each promise, and each blessing You have bestowed upon us.
Thank You, Lord, for the assurance that Your plans will not be thwarted. You have declared that this is the day whereof You have spoken, and we rejoice in the truth that Your purposes will stand forever. We lift our prayers in faith, trusting wholeheartedly that every promise You have made is "Yes" and "Amen" in Christ.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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Ezekiel 39:8 - "¶ Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord GOD; this is the day whereof I have spoken."
"¶ Behold, it is come, and it is done, saith the Lord GOD; this is the day whereof I have spoken." - Ezekiel 39:8
Ezekiel 39:11
Ezekiel 39:11
Ezekiel 39:16 - "And also the name of the city shall be Hamonah. Thus shall they cleanse the land."
Romans 8:38-39
Ezekiel 39:12 - "And seven months shall the house of Israel be burying of them, that they may cleanse the land."
Ezekiel 39:22 - "So the house of Israel shall know that I am the LORD their God from that day and forward."
Ezekiel 39:5 - "Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD."
Ezekiel 39:11 Valley of Hamongog east of the dead sea in Israel
Ezekiel 39:6 - "And I will send a fire on Magog, and among them that dwell carelessly in the isles: and they shall know that I am the LORD."
Ezekiel 39:24 - "According to their uncleanness and according to their transgressions have I done unto them, and hid my face from them."
Ezekiel 39:3 - "And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand."
Ezekiel 39:20 - "Thus ye shall be filled at my table with horses and chariots, with mighty men, and with all men of war, saith the Lord GOD."
Job 39:8 - "The range of the mountains is his pasture, and he searcheth after every green thing."
Psalms 39:8 - "Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish."
Ezekiel 39:13 - "Yea, all the people of the land shall bury them; and it shall be to them a renown the day that I shall be glorified, saith the Lord GOD."
Ezekiel 40:39 - "¶ And in the porch of the gate were two tables on this side, and two tables on that side, to slay thereon the burnt offering and the sin offering and the trespass offering."
Jeremiah 39:8 - "¶ And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem."
Ezekiel 23:39 - "For when they had slain their children to their idols, then they came the same day into my sanctuary to profane it; and, lo, thus have they done in the midst of mine house."
Ezekiel 39:27 - "When I have brought them again from the people, and gathered them out of their enemies' lands, and am sanctified in them in the sight of many nations;"
Ezekiel 39:19 - "And ye shall eat fat till ye be full, and drink blood till ye be drunken, of my sacrifice which I have sacrificed for you."
Ezekiel 39:26 - "After that they have borne their shame, and all their trespasses whereby they have trespassed against me, when they dwelt safely in their land, and none made them afraid."
Ezekiel 39:2 - "And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel:"
1 Chronicles 8:39 - "And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second, and Eliphelet the third."
"And also the name of the city shall be Hamonah. Thus shall they cleanse the land." - Ezekiel 39:16
Ezekiel 39:15 - "And the passengers that pass through the land, when any seeth a man's bone, then shall he set up a sign by it, till the buriers have buried it in the valley of Hamon-gog."
Ezekiel 39:25 - "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Now will I bring again the captivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous for my holy name;"
Ezekiel 39:29 - "Neither will I hide my face any more from them: for I have poured out my spirit upon the house of Israel, saith the Lord GOD."
Ezekiel 16:39 (KJVA) 39 And I will also give thee into their hand, and they shall throw down thine eminent place, and shall break down thy high places: they shall strip thee also of thy clothes, and shall take thy fair jewels, and leave thee naked and bare.