How can we apply the message of Ezekiel 37:9 in our daily faith? Echoing Ezekiel’s Commission Ezekiel 37:9: “Then He said to me, ‘Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and tell the breath that this is what the Lord GOD says: Come, O breath, from the four winds, and breathe into these slain, so that they may live!’ ” What “the Breath” Means for Us • “Breath” (Hebrew ruach) is the same word translated “Spirit.” • God alone gives true life (Genesis 2:7; John 6:63). • The Spirit is willing and able to raise what is dead—whether a nation, a church, or an individual heart (Romans 8:11). Welcoming the Spirit into Daily Life • Start each day acknowledging your absolute need for the Spirit’s breath; resist the pull of self-reliance (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Read Scripture aloud, inviting the Spirit to illuminate and enliven every word (Psalm 119:18). • Practice quick obedience: when the Spirit convicts, respond immediately (Galatians 5:25). • Maintain short accounts with God—confess sins promptly so nothing “chokes” the flow of His life (1 John 1:9). Speaking Life into Dry Places • Family: Bless loved ones with spoken promises of God, anticipating the Spirit to revive strained relationships (Ephesians 4:29). • Workplace: Carry an attitude of hopeful expectation, believing God can breathe life into difficult environments (Colossians 3:23-24). • Community: Offer Scripture, testimony, and acts of mercy as “prophecies” of life over broken people and systems (Isaiah 61:1-3). Standing in Agreement with God’s Word • Align your confession with what God has already said; refuse words of defeat or despair (Proverbs 18:21). • Memorize key “breath” passages—John 20:22; Acts 2:2-4—to reinforce confidence that the same Spirit now dwells in you (1 Corinthians 6:19). • Praise before you see results; Ezekiel prophesied before the bodies lived, demonstrating trust in God’s timing (Hebrews 11:1). Living the Resurrection Hope • Remember that every fresh infilling is a foretaste of the final resurrection when Christ returns (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). • Let that future certainty energize present faithfulness, knowing no labor in the Lord is wasted (1 Corinthians 15:58). Scriptures to Carry Forward Genesis 2:7 ‑ God breathes life into Adam. Psalm 104:30 ‑ “You send forth Your Spirit, they are created.” John 20:22 ‑ Jesus breathes on the disciples, saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:2-4 ‑ The rushing wind of Pentecost. Romans 8:11 ‑ The Spirit who raised Jesus gives life to our mortal bodies. |
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