In the Ezekiel passage, God instructs the prophet to take two sticks, one with the name Judah and the other with the name Ephraim, and join them together to make one stick.
The name Judah means praise; the name Ephraim fruitfulness. Ephraim was the offspring of Joseph. Joseph was the fruit of the marriage of Jacob and Rachel, known for its romantic passion.
O Lord,
May our hearts be full of passion for You and our mouths full of praise. Pour out Your Holy Spirit over our heads, like precious oil running down. Your presence is our unity. Your presence is our blessing. You are our heart’s desire. Amen.
Ezekiel 37:15-28, Psalm 133, John 17:20-23
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