God's resolute determination to be our God and to redeem us so that we could be his people continue to amaze us as we work through Ezekiel. Despite the rebellious track record of his people, God interjects bright hope that cuts through the darkness of our sin and brokenness. He reminds his people that they are citizens of his kingdom who live under his perfect rule and reign, even as they are entrenched in their sinful ways because he will restore them for his name's sake, not according to their evil ways and corrupt deeds. This is the merciful king offering us the hope of heaven that will restore us to live under the righteous kingship of our God, and this promise of hope points us to the coming king—King Jesus. Hope has come in the person of Jesus Christ. When Jesus came into our world, the hope of heaven broke into our world, invading our darkness with his marvellous light.