Throughout the Bible, we see there is great power in the Word of God.
It is the spoken Word that created the world we live in, it is the spoken Word of God that enabled Peter to walk on the water,it is the spoken Word of God that can turn your world right side up. It can change your direction.
(Gen 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.
Psalms 107:20 He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.)
God’s spoken word must always align with His written word. Often, people claim to hear from God, but their desires and inclinations cloud their discernment. True divine direction often contradicts our personal desires, as seen throughout the Bible. Matthew 4:4 underscores that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. This highlights the necessity of continually seeking God’s current word for guidance, correction, and breakthrough.
The centurion in Matthew 8:8, believed that a single word from Jesus could heal his servant. This faith in the power of God’s word is crucial for us today. We need to hear and declare God’s word over our lives, our church, and our nation.
In Ezekiel 37, God led Ezekiel to a valley of dry bones, symbolizing situations that seem utterly hopeless. God instructed Ezekiel to prophesy life into these bones, demonstrating that even the most desolate circumstances can be revived through God’s word.
It shows us that even though our situation seems hopeless and lifeless, there is something that can be done.
When we look around, we see it is not only beautiful flowers and green fields. Sometimes God shows you things that are lifeless. He wants us to be instruments of change. When He shows you dry bones, it is a sign that He wants to make something out of nothing. He is inviting you to be part of the miracle of bringing the life of God into an impossible situation.
With God, darkness becomes light, sickness becomes health, and bondage becomes liberation. With God, all things are possible.
It is clear we do not have the ability to do miracles. However, God does want us involved. He does not want us to lean back and just wait for something to happen. He wants us to speak life into the situation.
Yes, it sounds completely illogical to prophesy to dry bones. Only God can change this, you say. God is going to change it, but through your mouth.
It is not just about a positive confession. It’s about working with God. What did God say, and what did He show you? It almost looks arrogant, Who am I to tell the Spirit, but you are not telling Him what to do; you are directing the Words He told you to speak.
You say these are just bones. At least we have bones. God made man from dust. God does not need much; he makes little out of much, and he makes something out of nothing. But what is necessary is that there is a prophecy. Take the revelation and the Word of God into your mouth and see how God can make something beautiful.
We need the Holy Spirit. It is not by might or might but by His Spirit. And He says here how the Spirit comes. Not by simply waiting but by speaking, by prophesying.
Though we might be surrounded by small things, we have to dream big. Though we see dead things, we need to have a vision of life and revival. It starts with the vision of God, His Word. What did He say? Reading the Word of God (Bible), praying, and maintaining a close relationship with God help us hear the voice of God.
I encourage you to prophesy over your lives, families, church, and nation, declaring God’s promises and believing in His power to bring life to dead situations. God involves us in His work, and our faith and obedience are essential in seeing His will come to pass.
### Key Takeaways
- **Alignment with God’s Written Word**: It is crucial to ensure that any perceived word from God aligns with His written word. Personal desires can often cloud our discernment, leading us to believe that God is endorsing our inclinations. True divine direction often challenges our personal desires, as seen in biblical examples.
- **Living by Every Word from God**: Matthew 4:4 teaches us that we do not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from God’s mouth. This means we must continually seek God’s current word for our lives, which provides guidance, correction, and breakthrough.
- **Faith in God’s Spoken Word**: The centurion’s faith in Matthew 8:8, believing that a single word from Jesus could heal his servant, exemplifies the power of God’s spoken word. We must have similar faith, believing that God’s word can transform our lives and circumstances.
- **Prophesying Life into Dead Situations**: Ezekiel 37 illustrates that even the most hopeless situations can be revived through God’s word. By prophesying life into dry bones, Ezekiel demonstrated the power of speaking God’s word over desolate circumstances.
- **Active Participation in God’s Work**: God involves us in His work, and our faith and obedience are essential. We are called to prophesy over our lives, families, and church, declaring God’s promises and believing in His power to bring life to dead situations. Maintaining a close relationship with God through prayer and proclamation is vital.
