Speaking Life to Dry Bones
Tuesday, February 27
Speaking Life to Dry Bones
Then he said to me, ‘Speak a prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to the word of the Lord! Ezekiel 37:4
In Ezekiel’s vision, he was confronted with a valley filled with dry bones, symbolizing hopelessness and despair. But in the midst of this desolation, God gave Ezekiel a powerful command: “Speak a prophetic message to these bones.” It was an invitation to speak life into dead situations, to declare the word of the Lord over circumstances that seemed beyond repair.
Just as Ezekiel was called to prophesy to the dry bones, we too are called to speak life into the dead areas of our lives. We may face situations that seem hopeless, dreams that appear to be lifeless, and relationships that feel irreparably broken. But in those moments, God invites us to speak His word of life and restoration.
When we speak God’s truth over our circumstances, we are aligning our words with His promises. We are declaring that His power is greater than any situation we face. Just as God breathed life into the dry bones, He can breathe new life into our dead dreams, hopes, and relationships.
Today, let us be bold like Ezekiel and speak life to the dry bones in our lives. Let us declare God’s promises, trusting that His word will not return void. As we speak words of faith and hope, we can watch with expectancy as God brings resurrection and renewal to every area of our lives.
Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, thank You for the power of Your word to bring life and transformation. Help us to speak Your truth over every dead area of our lives, trusting that You are able to breathe new life into hopeless situations. Give us boldness and faith to declare Your promises, knowing that You are always faithful to fulfill them. In Jesus’ name, amen.