The Breath of God!

 

“Therefore, prophesy to them and say, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: O my people, I will open your graves of exile and cause you to rise again. Then I will bring you back to the land of Israel.’”

Ezekiel 37:12

The Breath of God

The Israelites who had been taken into exile in Babylon complained about how big their obstacles were and how they would never make it back to their homeland. They said, “We’re just dead bones and our hope is gone.” But God gave the prophet Ezekiel a vision of a valley filled with dry bones. He asked Ezekiel, “Do you believe these dead bones can live?” Ezekiel could have said, “God, that’s impossible. They’re just bones.” But instead he said, “Yes, Lord, I believe.” Then he spoke to the bones, and those bones suddenly joined together and morphed into people. God breathed life into them, and they stood up like a vast army. It was the promise of the Israelites being restored to their homes. You may have dreams you’ve buried, things you were believing for that you think are dead. God is saying, “I’m about to open up your graves and bring those things back to life.” He’s about to breathe new life into your health, your finances, your children, your dreams. Things are going to come together that you thought were impossible.

A Prayer for Today

“Father, thank You that You have the power to breathe life into the things that seem dead in my life. Thank You that You are challenging me to believe again, to believe for more. I believe that as I speak words of faith, You will make things happen that I could never make happen. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”