The scene of death and judgment recorded in Ezekiel 9, was followed by a renewed vision of heaven. God’s warning of judgment against the leaders of Jerusalem continued in a vision in Ezekiel 11. In his vision, the “Spirit of the LORD” empowered and emboldened the prophet (11:5), and Ezekiel bravely proclaimed God’s imminent judgment (11:6-12). Ezekiel’s vision concluded with the cherubim lifting up the heavenly throne of God, as His glory ascended from Jerusalem and lingered, almost mournfully it seemed, upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city” (11:23).

I wonder, are you a member of a church where the glory of the LORD has departed?