The Lord is There
“All the way around shall be eighteen thousand cubits; and the name of the city from that day shall be: THE LORD IS THERE.” Ezekiel 48:35
Just north of Rome, GA is a little town called Subligna. Years ago I heard a story about how Subligna got it’s name. (I don’t know if it’s a true story!)
One of the city’s founders last name was Underwood. He met with leaders of the city to decide on a name for the city. He proposed that the city be named after him. Underwood. The leaders balked at the idea. Mr. Underwood was undeterred. “How about a Latin name? Subligna!”
The leaders thought that was a good name. Definitely unique!
Sub means under. Ligna means wood.
So Mr. Underwood got his wish to have the city named after him!
The name of the city mentioned in Ezekiel’s prophecy today is “The LORD is there.” Ezekiel is phophesying about the end times, giving the Hebrews hope, in the midst of their captivity in Babylon, of their return, and restoration.
Biblestudytools.com says of the city:
“… but here it is called Jehovah Shammah”, the Lord is there, or dwells there; which is to be understood of his presence in it; not in a general way, as he is in all places, and with all his creatures, continually, constantly, and everywhere working in a providential manner…”
Not only is this a prophecy, but it is a reminder of God’s presence. HE IS EVERYWHERE! He is providentially working out the details of your life. (Romans 8:28)
He promises His followers:
“… lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.”
Matthew 28:20
May you be comforted today in the assurance of God’s presence. “The LORD is there.”
