A Prayer for Entry into the Sacred
"¶ After he brought me through the entry, which was at the side of the gate, into the holy chambers of the priests, which looked toward the north: and, behold, there was a place on the two sides westward." - Ezekiel 46:19
O Lord God Almighty,
We come before You in humble reverence, deeply aware of Your greatness and sovereignty over all creation. Just as Your servant Ezekiel was led through the entry into the holy chambers of the priests, we seek to enter into Your sacred space, a place set apart for communion with You. As we reflect on Your Word, particularly Ezekiel 46:19, we recognize that You have provided us with pathways into Your presence, beckoning us to explore the depths of Your holiness.
"After he brought me through the entry, which was at the side of the gate, into the holy chambers of the priests, which looked toward the north: and, behold, there was a place on the two sides westward." (Ezekiel 46:19 KJV) Lord, let these words resonate in our hearts. They signify a transition, a moving from the outside to the sacred, from the secular to the sanctified. Help us, Father, to understand the significance of such chambers in our spiritual journey.
Father, just as You guided Ezekiel through the physical spaces of the temple, we ask that You guide us through the spiritual spaces of our lives. Clear our minds from distractions that cloud our connection with You. Let our hearts be open to the fullness of Your spirit, filling us with peace and clarity as we step into the realms of worship and prayer. Teach us to treat our hearts as holy chambers, set apart for You and for Your glory.
We pray for the empowerment of Your Holy Spirit as we seek to draw nearer to You. Instill within us a deep reverence for the sacredness of our interactions with You. May we approach Your throne with both humility and boldness, knowing that we have been invited into fellowship with You through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to remember that every thoughtfully made prayer, every act of worship, and every moment of silence is an entryway to Your chambers.
As we contemplate the direction in which Ezekiel gazed—toward the north, we recognize the symbolism in direction and alignment. Lord, help us align our lives according to Your divine will. Teach us to seek You first in every area of our lives, looking north, where we find the righteousness that comes from above. Let our choices reflect the holiness of Your chambers and our lives become a testament of Your grace and love.
We praise You for the revelation of the place on either side, a reminder that even in our sacred spaces, there are pathways leading us to deeper revelations of who You are. May we embrace the journey, knowing that on the left and the right, You are ever guiding us toward a clearer view of Your purpose. Let us never lose sight of the wonder of entering into Your presence, nor take for granted the privilege that it is.
Strengthen us, O Lord, in our resolve to remain faithful and diligent in pursuing You. May our lives be characterized by a sincere longing to dwell in Your holy chambers, where prayer and worship intertwine, leading us toward a greater understanding of Your heart and Your desires for our lives.
Lord, we ask that You remove any barriers that prevent us from fully engaging with You. Purify our hearts, cleanse us from sin, and draw us into a deeper fellowship with You. Allow us to leave behind anything that distracts us from the beauty and holiness of Your chambers.
May we emerge from this time of sacred intimacy filled with Your Spirit, eager to share Your love with those around us, spreading the light of Your presence in a world in dire need of hope and truth. We long to carry the essence of Your holiness beyond these walls and into our communities, reflecting Your glory in all that we do.
We thank You, Lord, for the privilege of coming into Your presence. May we always cherish this sacred entryway and strive to dwell in the holy chambers You have so graciously provided for us.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray.
Amen.
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Ezekiel 46:19 - "¶ After he brought me through the entry, which was at the side of the gate, into the holy chambers of the priests, which looked toward the north: and, behold, there was a place on the two sides westward."
"¶ After he brought me through the entry, which was at the side of the gate, into the holy chambers of the priests, which looked toward the north: and, behold, there was a place on the two sides westward." - Ezekiel 46:19
Genesis 46:19 - "The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin."
Joshua 19:46 - "And Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho."
Ezekiel 46:24 - "Then said he unto me, These are the places of them that boil, where the ministers of the house shall boil the sacrifice of the people."
Ezekiel 23:46 - "For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will bring up a company upon them, and will give them to be removed and spoiled."
Ezekiel 46:15 - "Thus shall they prepare the lamb, and the meat offering, and the oil, every morning for a continual burnt offering."
Ezekiel 46:3 - "Likewise the people of the land shall worship at the door of this gate before the LORD in the sabbaths and in the new moons."
Ezekiel 40:46 (KJVA) 46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.
Ezekiel 46:22 - "In the four corners of the court there were courts joined of forty cubits long and thirty broad: these four corners were of one measure."
Ezekiel 46:23 - "And there was a row of building round about in them, round about them four, and it was made with boiling places under the rows round about."
Ezekiel 46:10 - "And the prince in the midst of them, when they go in, shall go in; and when they go forth, shall go forth."
Ezekiel 20:46 - "Son of man, set thy face toward the south, and drop thy word toward the south, and prophesy against the forest of the south field;"
"The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin." - Genesis 46:19
Ezekiel 46:6 - "And in the day of the new moon it shall be a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram: they shall be without blemish."
Ezekiel 40:46 (KJVA) 46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.
Ezekiel 40:46 (KJVA) 46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.
Ezekiel 40:46 (KJVA) 46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.
Ezekiel 46:13 - "Thou shalt daily prepare a burnt offering unto the LORD of a lamb of the first year without blemish: thou shalt prepare it every morning."
Ezekiel 46:5 - "And the meat offering shall be an ephah for a ram, and the meat offering for the lambs as he shall be able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah."
Jeremiah 46:19 - "O thou daughter dwelling in Egypt, furnish thyself to go into captivity: for Noph shall be waste and desolate without an inhabitant."
Luke 19:46 - "Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves."
Ezekiel 40:46 (KJVA) 46 And the chamber whose prospect is toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the altar: these are the sons of Zadok among the sons of Levi, which come near to the LORD to minister unto him.
Ezekiel 46:16 - "¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; If the prince give a gift unto any of his sons, the inheritance thereof shall be his sons'; it shall be their possession by inheritance."
Ezekiel 46:7 - "And he shall prepare a meat offering, an ephah for a bullock, and an ephah for a ram, and for the lambs according as his hand shall attain unto, and an hin of oil to an ephah."
Ezekiel 46:11 - "And in the feasts and in the solemnities the meat offering shall be an ephah to a bullock, and an ephah to a ram, and to the lambs as he is able to give, and an hin of oil to an ephah."
Ezekiel 46:8 - "And when the prince shall enter, he shall go in by the way of the porch of that gate, and he shall go forth by the way thereof."
"And Me-jarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho." - Joshua 19:46
Ezekiel 46:21 - "Then he brought me forth into the utter court, and caused me to pass by the four corners of the court; and, behold, in every corner of the court there was a court."
Ezekiel 46:4 - "And the burnt offering that the prince shall offer unto the LORD in the sabbath day shall be six lambs without blemish, and a ram without blemish."