How can we apply the promise of renewal in Ezekiel 36:12 to our lives? The Promise in Ezekiel 36:12 “I will make men—My people Israel—walk upon you. They will possess you, and you will be their inheritance; you will no longer deprive them of their children.” Why This Promise Matters Today • God keeps His word to Israel; His track record of faithfulness fuels our confidence in every promise He gives (Numbers 23:19). • The heart of the promise is renewal—desolate ground becoming a thriving inheritance. That same renewing power works in all who belong to Him (2 Corinthians 5:17). Timeless Principles to Embrace • God restores what sin and loss have scarred. • Renewal is not merely survival; it is fruitfulness and abundance. • When He restores, He also repurposes—land becomes an inheritance, lives become testimonies (Ephesians 2:10). Practical Ways to Live in Renewal 1. Reclaim God-given territory – Identify areas you’ve surrendered to discouragement or compromise. – Stand on God’s promise of restoration (Joel 2:25) and invite His Spirit to renew your mind (Romans 12:2). 2. Expect fruitfulness – Speak life over sterile routines: your work, marriage, ministry, friendships. – Look for opportunities to plant seeds of the gospel; anticipate a harvest (Galatians 6:9). 3. Walk as heirs, not wanderers – Remember you are “heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:17). – Make daily choices that reflect ownership of God’s blessings—gratitude, generosity, holiness. 4. Protect the next generation – The land “will no longer deprive them of their children.” Invest in discipleship at home and church so spiritual sons and daughters thrive (Deuteronomy 6:6-7; 3 John 4). 5. Celebrate small sprouts of change – Keep a journal of answered prayer and incremental growth. – Praise turns the soil of your heart so renewal continues (Psalm 67:5-6). Encouragement from Related Scriptures • Isaiah 35:1-2—desert blossoms with joy. • Hosea 6:1-3—He revives and raises us to live in His presence. • Revelation 21:5—“Behold, I make all things new.” Living the Promise Take God at His word. Lean into His renewing power each day until every barren place in your life echoes the fulfillment declared in Ezekiel 36:12. |
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