So You Will Know

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"Thus I will establish My covenant with you, and you shall know that I am the LORD." - Ezek. 16:62 (NASB)
     Ezekiel had the difficult task of prophesying in Israel prior to the invasion and captivity of its people. Many of the passages in this book are filled with painful words and metaphors that illustrate the depth of their rebellion. The verse that I am focusing on today lies at the end of one such passage. The part that struck me this morning is the last part of this brief verse, "and you shall know that I am the LORD." As I meditate on this, the thought occurs to me that this is really the main thrust of  God's action in humanity. He wants us to know that He is the LORD. Knowing is comprised of two thoughts. The first is that of mere knowledge. The Bible is clear in revealing that this God, the LORD, is the only God. The historical, geographical, political, and prophetic events recorded in the Bible attest to its reliability. When we read or hear the Bible, we can know that this God is the LORD. Knowing also indicates a migration from head-knowledge to heart-knowledge. Moving from intellectually knowing who God is, to a place of actively knowing God. There is a big difference in the two. 
     As I think about the big picture, everything in creation is for the purpose of revealing and glorifying God. Paul wrote, "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse." (Rom. 1:10, NASB)  He wants mankind to know Him, not simply know about Him. The promises and covenants, the signs and wonders, creation and life, and the cross and grave all reveal the fact that He is the LORD. Creation already recognizes the LORD, when will humanity?

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