Dear Friend,
Last week, I shared about change coming through the breath/ Spirit of God entering into you or into the challenges you are facing.
If you search the scriptures, you’ll notice that each time the word “Spirit” or “Breath” is used; the result thereafter is always outstanding, extremely mind blowing and may sometimes seem strange but that’s change! And friend, that same change is coming to you today.
Ezekiel 37
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;
God is so good (I really couldn’t think of a more suitable attribute). He is not just interested in giving you a quick fix so you can fall apart and queue again for repair. God does not want you to remain feeble; He wants you strong, and able to stand on your feet. Sinews speak of strength and stability as a matter of fact; they are a source of power because they are the connective tissues that join muscles to bones. They‘re also able to endure tension and resistance.
Can you try and picture what God is doing here? He’s saying, “It does not matter what left you unfastened and torn apart, I’ll fix it, I’m adding the connective substances to hold and steady you”. If what you’ve been waiting for is some sort of connection to advance in business, ministry or any of your endeavours…Let me hint you on what God is doing behind scenes right now, He’s hooking you up! Friend, your change is coming!
The flesh are soft tissues, they’re primarily muscles and fats which cover the bones. In effect God is saying here – “I will cover you, I don’t want you to lay bare; this structure I’m working on is too valuable to be exposed and not have protection”. The skin is an external protective covering which consists of layers that regulate body temperature, aid in respiration, and one that determines your complexion. Friend, can you see that God really cares about your comfort and wellbeing, overall? I want you to keep this in mind.
In verse 7, Ezekiel said he prophesied as he was commanded. God is no different as He has always been. If you heed and keep his commands, you will live! Here’s a word from His servant Moses:
Deuteronomy 8:1 (NIV)
Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the Lord promised on oath to your forefathers. (Emphasis mine)
Herein this verse lies God’s chief modus operandi; First, you need to obey (follow every command), and then live before you can increase, enter, and possess the land or receive the promises of the Lord to you. I pray you catch this. The Word of the Lord will not go and return void, it will bring about the necessary change if you obey; similarly, the reverse will occur if you disobey. Today, I want to encourage you to obey God, to say and to do what He has commanded you, so you can live.
Ezekiel prophesied as he was commanded and there was change. All of a sudden, bones that lay dormant in the dull valley began to make noise and even rattle. As you obey the command of the Lord today, I declare that you will experience change in your surroundings and that situation that seems unchanging will begin to shake. Your days of lying dormant are over. Clap your hands and give God Praise! Hallelujah!
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