Based on Ezekiel 47:1-12 (New King James Version)
“Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front of the temple faced east; the water was flowing from under the right side of the temple, south of the altar. He brought me out by way of the north gate, and led me around on the outside to the outer gateway that faces east; and there was water, running out on the right side. And when the man went out to the east with the line in his hand, he measured one thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the water came up to my ankles. Again he measured one thousand and brought me through the waters; the water came up to my knees. Again he measured one thousand and brought me through; the water came up to my waist. Again he measured one thousand, and it was a river that I could not cross; for the water was too deep, water in which one must swim, a river that could not be crossed. He said to me, ‘Son of man, have you seen this?’ Then he brought me and returned me to the bank of the river. When I returned, there, along the bank of the river, were very many trees on one side and the other. Then he said to me: ‘This water flows toward the eastern region, goes down into the valley, and enters the sea. When it reaches the sea, its waters are healed. And it shall be that every living thing that moves, wherever the rivers go, will live. There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there; for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes. It shall be that fishermen will stand by it from En Gedi to En Eglaim; they will be places for spreading their nets. Their fish will be of the same kinds as the fish of the Great Sea, exceedingly many. But its swamps and marshes will not be healed; they will be given over to salt. Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine.’”
From a human point of view, this passage may not make much sense. How can so much water come out of a house? What does all this mean that I don't understand? And this is one of the most fundamental things that must happen within a person, that what God does and says surpasses our way of thinking, our logic, and intellect. The things of God go far beyond, even beyond our imagination. Why? Because we are very limited beings, and especially those who believe they are very intelligent and capable. It's not that education is necessarily a bad thing, but simply, divine knowledge will always surpass our skills and knowledge. And of course, when human beings try to compete with God, the more foolish things they do and think. This is what the Word says: “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,’ says the Lord. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9.
What are the things of God that surpass us limitlessly? For example, the concept that God is eternal, a being without beginning, and without end. Why is such a thing incomprehensible or unacceptable to the vast majority? Because we are finite beings, since we physically have a beginning and a defined end. It is impossible for many to accept that God created everything, and especially in the way He did, just by Him mentioning things. And why can't many accept that? Because human beings cannot create absolutely anything. All the things we do are simple manipulations or changing things that already exist. And of course, just because we say something doesn't mean it will become a reality (although many live with that illusion). The vast majority find it difficult to accept that there is an almighty God. And why? Because each of us are weak, limited, and very fragile. Do you doubt that? So then, why are we so afraid of an earthquake, or a hurricane, or a tornado? Or, why can something as small as a bacteria or a virus kill us, which cannot even be seen with the naked eye, that it even requires a microscope to be seen? Are you afraid of nuclear war? Of course we should be afraid of it, because thousands or even millions could die in a matter of seconds. But, although many cannot believe in what God can do, and although many cannot accept the existence of God, none of that affects the existence of God, nor does it make Him weaker.
So, what should a person do to be able to experience God’s mysteries in their life? They must do something that is very logical when they understand who God is, and that is to start over, to assume that what they know or have done has been of no use, because in all reality that is the case. The Word of God says this: “For the wages of sin is death…” If that is so (which it is), then what do we get out of holding on to things that are only leading us to certain death? Albert Einstein (a person who was very intelligent, and who believed in God) said: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” The same can be said of sin. How can you expect to live forever if you keep doing things that only bring death? Unfortunately, we live in a world full of crazy people. But this is what the Word says: “Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” Acts 3:19. The Lord Himself also said this: “Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’ Nicodemus said to Him, ‘How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?’ Jesus answered, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’” John 3:3-7. The implication of being born again is to start again, to change paths, to go against what was done before. The water of which the Lord spoke of refers to the baptism of John, the baptism of repentance, which means leaving sin behind, abandoning sin, turning completely in the opposite direction. And being born of the Spirit involves taking the new life that can only be obtained by submitting to Christ as Lord and God. If you want to see the power of the Creator in your life, for Him to create something new from you, you must surrender to Him and let Him be the one to teach you what to do. There is no other being that can create, or that can give eternal life. This is what the Word says: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17.
And, what else needs to happen? When we start over again in the Lord, we must let ourselves be led like children, let Him be the one who takes us by the hand, and of course, obey Him as such. This is the practical side of starting over, of letting go of the old, of forgetting what you knew before to learn something totally new. This is what the Lord said: “At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.’” Matthew 18:1-4. So, a person must become like a child in knowledge and obedience for God to work. So, have you decided to leave sin behind, and start anew, so you can experience the great mysteries of God in your life? Lord bless! John. God bless Israel!