Title: Ezekiel Prayed
Memorize: So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to bone. Ezekiel 37:7 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Nkjv)
[1] The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones.
[2] Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were very dry.
[3] And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” So I answered, “O Lord God, You know.”
[4] Again He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord!
[5] Thus says the Lord God to these bones: “Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live.
[6] I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you; and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the Lord.” ’ ”
[7] So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to bone.
[8] Indeed, as I looked, the sinews and the flesh came upon them, and the skin covered them over; but there was no breath in them.
[9] Also He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.” ’ ”
[10] So I prophesied as He commanded me, and breath came into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army.
[11] Then He said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They indeed say, ‘Our bones are dry, our hope is lost, and we ourselves are cut off!’
[12] Therefore prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Behold, O My people, I will open your graves and cause you to come up from your graves, and bring you into the land of Israel.
[13] Then you shall know that I am the Lord, when I have opened your graves, O My people, and brought you up from your graves.
[14] I will put My Spirit in you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken it and performed it,” says the Lord.’ ”
Message:
In today’s Bible reading, we saw how Ezekiel’s prayer breathed life into dry bones. In my life also, I have seen prayers bring restoration and reverse the irreversible. Prayer is not merely a ritual but a divine channel of communication with the Almighty God. Ezekiel’s prayer shows that even in the worst circumstances, God’s intervention is possible through fervent supplication.
Just as Ezekiel prophesied to the dry bones, I encourage you to speak life into any area of your life, in which you might be experiencing barrenness, through prayers. Whether it is academic struggles, personal doubts, or family issues, have faith in God’s ability to breathe new life into whatever barren situation that might exist in your life.
I need you to believe that God specializes in turning dry bones into living and breathing testimonies of His power and grace. Whatever prayer request is burdening your heart right now, I join my faith with yours and decree that you will experience a positive turnaround today, in Jesus’ name.
Key Point:
God is able to reverse the irreversible when you cry out to Him in prayers.
Hymn 22: Sweet Hour Of Prayer
1. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
that calls me from a world of care,
and bids me at my Father’s throne
make all my wants and wishes known.
In seasons of distress and grief,
my soul has often found relief,
and oft escaped the tempter’s snare
by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
2. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
the joys I feel, the bliss I share
of those whose anxious spirits burn
with strong desires for thy return!
With such I hasten to the place
where God my Savior shows his face,
and gladly take my station there,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
3. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!
thy wings shall my petition bear
to him whose truth and faithfulness
engage the waiting soul to bless.
And since he bids me seek his face,
believe his word, and trust his grace,
I’ll cast on him my every care,
and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
Bible Reading In One Year: Isaiah 1:1-2:22, 2 Corinthians 10:1-18
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye