Ezekiel: God who travels Chapter 28

 

"You Were on the Holy Mountain of God"

God is no secret keeper—He does not lie, nor does He boast without reason. When God says that Satan was once on the holy mountain of God, we can trust this truth by faith, despite the mystery it holds.

The “holy mountain” mentioned here is widely understood by biblical scholars to refer to Zion — a sacred place no man has walked, yet known and revered by angels. It is a mountain unlike any other, a perfect and holy realm where evil has no place, where God dwells in unmatched glory and majesty.

For now, set aside theology and eschatology. Suspend your doubts and let go of skepticism just for a moment. Face, with an open heart, the vision of what the holy mountain of God truly represents—seen through the eyes of faith.

In the days of Moses, Mount Sinai (also called Mount Horeb) was the earthly manifestation of God’s presence, radiant with His magnificence and splendor. God chose this mountain as His dwelling—a place where He could meet and commune with His chosen servants. Why a mountain? Because mountains symbolize strength, stability, and exaltation—attributes unique to God’s nature.

Mountains rise above all else, representing a high position that only God can rightfully occupy. They are immovable, powerful, and awe-inspiring—witnesses to God’s sovereignty and the evidence of His handiwork. Everything on a mountain, every rock and tree, exists because God allowed it or caused it. Mountains speak a silent but powerful testimony: This is the place of God.

Throughout scripture, mountains serve as divine stages of revelation and transformation:

• Mount Tabor witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration, where His divine glory was unveiled to a select few. He didn’t just tell about His divinity—He showed it, lifted high on a mountain for those who could see.

• The Mount of Olives is where Jesus ascended, promising His return to the world—a sacred threshold between heaven and earth.

• Mount Calvary (Golgotha) is the hill where Jesus sacrificed His life for humanity’s redemption. Here, the mountain became the altar of divine love and mercy.

God’s pattern is consistent and clear: when God reveals His glory, it is always on a mountain—holy ground where heaven and earth meet. Even the fallen angels, cast down from grace, still long to gaze upon this sacred place, yearning for a glimpse of God’s beauty and holiness.

The holy mountain is more than a physical location; it is a symbol of God’s eternal throne, His justice, and His mercy. It reminds us that no matter how far the fall, God’s presence remains exalted, unshaken, and sovereign—inviting us to seek Him on the high places where His glory dwells.

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