I said, “Master God, only you know that.” He said to me, “Prophesy over these bones: ‘Dry bones, listen to the Message of God!’”
God, the Master, told the dry bones, “Watch this: I’m bringing the breath of life to you and you’ll come to life. I’ll attach sinews to you, put meat on your bones, cover you with skin, and breathe life into you. You’ll come alive and you’ll realize that I am God!”I prophesied just as I’d been commanded. As I prophesied, there was a sound and, oh, rustling! The bones moved and came together, bone to bone. I kept watching. Sinews formed, then muscles on the bones, then skin stretched over them.
How about you? Where do you see life? Ever been surprised by a road sign or unexpected glimpse into God’s grace and love?
love to you too Mia. I just love reading your comments. Blessings!
Thanks Lynn. I was amazed at the facts about this appearing dead but living soil. amazing isn’t it?
Living metaphors – what a neat phrase, Dolly. I just knew when I read about this soil that there was a lesson there for us.
What a neat story you shared, Nancy. I just love it when God surprises us. I just knew when I read that sign and learned about this type of soil that it was a post for this blog. Another gift from God! Have a terrific weekend
Isn’t it amazing how God can take dry soil and breathe life into our spirits. Not only at Creation, but whenever we turn our ear to hear. Blessings to you Jean, and thanks for sharing such a timely word in my life.
Dear Jean
Without being grounded in the good ground of our Lord Jesus’ life, we will also just be a heap of dry, lifeless bones.
Much love xx
What a great message, Jean! Incredible about the *depression* and recovery! Never knew that. Thanks!
Jean,
This is so awesome & encouraging…love those living metaphors 🙂
Oh, Jean, this post spoke such encouragement into my heart. And that last paragraph is going in my quote collection!
My example of a glimpse of God’s grace and love: I was going through a tough time–no end in sight. One morning, as I started my quiet time, I opened my Bible first instead of the study guide. “How silly!” I thought. “You don’t even know what today’s reading is yet!” Imagine my surprise when I discovered my Bible WAS opened to the first reading: John 13:7. In fact, the verse was at the top of the page! It seemed God was giving me a special message: “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” WOW!!! I wish I could say from that day forward I never struggled with discouragement. It wouldn’t be true. But the dips into despair were neither deep nor long-lasting. That special verse, revealed in a special way, helped me greatly. Praise God for his love, grace, and compassion!