Eze 12:21-28 | MHM | STEP | v. 21–28 : God addresses the doubts of the people who say that the prophecies are for a distant future and will not happen soon. God tells Ezekiel to declare that His words will not be delayed any longer. What God has spoken will come to pass, and the people will see it with their own eyes. God’s warnings are not empty threats; He will do what He has said (Ezekiel 12:21-28 ). Message from God to the People; Impious and Deceitful Hopes. In this section, God addresses the false hopes of the people of Israel. Even though many warnings and signs had been given, the people convinced themselves that judgment would not come soon. Some believed that God’s words would not be fulfilled in their lifetime. God, through Ezekiel, corrects these lies and shows that His judgment is certain and will not be delayed much longer. v. 21-22 : God points out that the people have a saying: The days are prolonged, and every vision fails. They claim that because destruction has not come yet, it never will come. They treat God’s warnings as empty threats. This attitude is dangerous because it abuses God’s patience and encourages more sin (Psalm 50:21 ).

‏ Ezekiel 12:21-28

v. 21–28: God addresses the doubts of the people who say that the prophecies are for a distant future and will not happen soon. God tells Ezekiel to declare that His words will not be delayed any longer. What God has spoken will come to pass, and the people will see it with their own eyes. God’s warnings are not empty threats; He will do what He has said (Ezekiel 12:21-28 ^a).

Message from God to the People; Impious and Deceitful Hopes. In this section, God addresses the false hopes of the people of Israel. Even though many warnings and signs had been given, the people convinced themselves that judgment would not come soon. Some believed that God’s words would not be fulfilled in their lifetime. God, through Ezekiel, corrects these lies and shows that His judgment is certain and will not be delayed much longer.

v. 21-22: God points out that the people have a saying: The days are prolonged, and every vision fails. They claim that because destruction has not come yet, it never will come. They treat God’s warnings as empty threats. This attitude is dangerous because it abuses God’s patience and encourages more sin (Psalm 50:21 ^b).

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v. 23-24: God tells Ezekiel to answer this false hope. He says, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision.God will prove that His words are true, and the time for judgment is very near. The false sayings and prophecies will be stopped, and people will be ashamed for doubting God’s word. When God’s judgment comes, everyone will see that He always keeps His promises.

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v. 25: God declares with authority, I am the Lord; I will speak, and the word that I speak shall come to pass.What God says will happen, will surely come true. God is never slow or forgetful. His word is powerful, and when He promises judgment or blessing, it will be fulfilled (Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29 ^c).

v. 26-27: Some people say that the vision is for a far-off time, so they do not need to change their lives now. They think they have plenty of time to repent later. But this is a lie that keeps people in sin and stops them from taking God’s warnings seriously.

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v. 28: God ends by saying, There shall none of my words be prolonged any more.The time for delay is over. Judgment will come soon, and those who ignored God’s warnings will face the consequences. God’s word always comes true, and it is foolish to put off repentance. We should take God’s message seriously and turn to Him now, because the future can come sooner than we think (Revelation 10:6 ^d).