Growing with the Lord

9/16/26 Ps 128; Ezek 40-41; Rev 21 These three texts form a trajectory from present domestic blessing through visionary temple architecture to ultimate cosmic restoration—each addressing God’s dwelling place with progressively expanding scope. Psalm 128 celebrates the happiness of those who fear the LORD and walk in His ways, promising that their labor will sustain them, their families will flourish like fruitful vines and olive trees, and they will witness prosperity across generations. This is intimate, relational theology—God’s blessing experienced through ordinary life within community and family. The focus remains entirely on present experience and personal piety. Ezekiel 40–41 shifts dramatically into visionary architecture. In exile, Ezekiel is transported to a high mountain where a bronze-faced figure with measuring instruments reveals an elaborate temple structure to him. The vision is meticulously detailed—gates, walls, chambers, precise measurements—suggesting a future res...