No situation is beyond God’s redeeming power. Our faith, activated through praise and declaration, partners with Him to bring life to the driest places.
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Text Reference: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Key Verse: "He asked me, 'Son of man, can these bones live?' I said, 'Sovereign LORD, you alone know.'" - Ezekiel 37:3
Introduction :
No situation is beyond God’s redeeming power. Our faith, activated through praise and declaration, partners with Him to bring life to the driest places.
1. The Diagnosis: Why Bones Dry Up
Our spiritual vitality dries up not by circumstance, but by a lack of gratitude. This creates a void filled by the spirit of boredom and despair, shutting the door to revival. The antidote is commanded in scripture: “Rejoice always” (1 Thessalonians 5:16). A thankful heart is a revived heart.
2. The Divine Question: “Can These Bones Live?”
God’s question to Ezekiel is His question to us in our hopelessness. The answer is never found in our own strength, but in the character of God the King. He who did not spare His own Son will graciously give us all things (Romans 8:32). What God cannot do does not exist.
3. The Process of Revival:
i. Prophesy and Decree!
God didn’t just think of the bones to life; He told Ezekiel to speak to them. Our faith is released through our words.
ii. Praise with Understanding (Eph 1:15-18): To know God is to know His peace and joy. Informed praise shifts atmospheres.
iii. Decree a Thing (Proverbs 18:21): As God’s children, we have the authority to declare life, hope, and restoration into dead situations (Job 22:28).
4. The Promise: No Matter How Broken
You are not forsaken. Your broken spirit is not a surprise to God. His promise remains: “With God, nothing is impossible” (Luke 1:37). He is ready to work and walk with us according to our faith (Mark 9:23).
Conclusion: The valley of dry bones is a testament to God’s ultimate power over death and despair. He is asking you today, “Can this situation live?” Respond not with doubt, but with declaration. Prophesy to your dry bones. Decree life. For the Lord is ready to breathe His life into you.
Call to Action & Prayer:
As we respond in faith, let’s pray together:
”Lord, help me honour you in all my ways.” (Prov 3:6)
”Remove every seed of doubt and fear from my heart.” (2 Tim 1:7)
”Take away all timidity and intimidation; clothe me with power and love.” (2 Tim 1:7)
”Open my ears to hear and my eyes to see. Use me for your glory, oh Lord.” (Isaiah 6:8)
Believe that He is releasing revival for you, now.
