Ezekiel 47:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when the man that had the line in his hand went forth eastward, he measured a thousand cubits, and he brought me through the waters; the waters were to the ankles.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The man with the measuring line walked east and measured about 1,500 feet, then had me walk through the water — it only came up to my ankles.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes God's blessings start small, like ankle-deep water, but they're just the beginning.

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