In what ways can we trust God with our "dry bones" today? Life from Lifelessness “Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! … I will put breath in you so that you may come to life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.” (Ezekiel 37:4-6) Why the Image Still Matters The valley Ezekiel saw was filled with bones—bleached, broken, beyond human hope. In one sweeping vision, God showed that He alone revives what looks finished. Our “dry bones” might be: • marriages that feel past saving • ministries or churches drained of zeal • personal dreams buried by disappointment • hearts numbed by sin or grief • bodies worn by sickness Because the same God speaks today, we can entrust every hopeless scene to Him. Trust His Word to Speak Life • The turning point in the vision came when Ezekiel obeyed God’s command: “Prophesy concerning these bones” (v. 4). God’s Word—not circumstances—dictated the outcome. • Scripture still carries resurrection power: “The word of God is living and active” (Hebrews 4:12). • Practical step: read, declare, and cling to passages that address your specific dryness. His promises never return void (Isaiah 55:11). Depend on His Spirit to Breathe Again • After the bones reassembled, “there was no breath in them” until God sent His Spirit-wind (v. 9-10). Structure alone wasn’t enough. • The same Spirit who raised Jesus lives in believers and “will also give life to your mortal bodies” (Romans 8:11). • Ask the Spirit to fill every empty place with fresh courage, affection for Christ, and endurance. Expect God to Re-Attach What’s Scattered • Tendons, flesh, and skin grew in the exact order required (v. 6). Nothing was random. • God can reconnect fractured relationships, restore lost years (Joel 2:25), and knit isolated believers into a functioning body (1 Corinthians 12:18). • Watch for His precise timing—He restores piece by piece, often in sequences we would never arrange. Believe Restoration Serves a Bigger Plan • The revived army stood as proof: “Then you will know that I am the LORD” (v. 6). God’s reputation was on display. • Our personal renewals point others to Christ (2 Corinthians 4:7). • Hold your story loosely; He may use your healed marriage, recovered health, or renewed ministry as a living testimony for many. Walk Forward Even When Nothing Looks Different • Ezekiel spoke before any change appeared. Faith acted first; sight followed. • “We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7). • Step out—apply for the job, attend counseling, serve again—trusting God to supply life en route. Guard Against Returning Dryness • Bones dry out again when disconnected from their life-source. Stay rooted in daily fellowship with God (John 15:4). • Surround yourself with believers who breathe encouragement (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Keep short accounts with sin; unconfessed sin drains vitality (Psalm 32:3-5). When Final Resurrection Feels Far Off • The ultimate fulfillment of Ezekiel 37 is national and eschatological, yet its principle comforts every believer: God will one day raise every sleeping saint (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). • Until then, He offers foretastes of that future by reviving hearts, homes, and hopes right now. Key Takeaways to Hold Tight • God’s Word penetrates the driest season. • His Spirit supplies breath no human effort can produce. • Restoration often unfolds gradually, precisely, and purposefully. • Our revived lives showcase His glory to a watching world. Whatever valley you’re surveying today, entrust those “dry bones” to the One who specializes in resurrection. He did it for Israel, He did it at the empty tomb, and He delights to do it in every surrendered life. |
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