Divine Departure
From Calvary to Victory
Ezekiel 11:23 (KJV)
And the glory of the LORD went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city.
I found an interesting observation concerning the removal of the glory of God. Though Israel was about to be judged, God gave every opportunity for them to repent, as He removed Himself:
· From the mercy seat to the threshold, then
· From the threshold to the court, then
· From the court to the east gate, finally
· From the east gate to the mountain on the east side
This mountain must be the mount of Olives:
· Where Jesus wept over the city
· Where Jesus descended into the city to hear hosanna
· Where Jesus ascended into heaven after His passion, proving Himself alive forty days
For three and a half years Jesus moved about Israel, preaching, healing, performing miracles, calling souls, “ come unto me…”[1] He walked a straight path, never diverting from His mission the “seek and to save that which was lost.”[2] On the outskirts of the city, on a hill called Calvary, the final indignation against Him was committed. But what the devil meant as a death…
