Death to life

Then God said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Listen to what they’re saying: ‘Our bones are dried up, our hope is gone, there’s nothing left of us.’

“Therefore, prophesy. Tell them, ‘God, the Master, says: I’ll dig up your graves and bring you out alive—O my people! ~ Ezekiel 37:11-12 (MSG)

And I assure you that the time is coming, indeed it’s here now, when the dead will hear my voice—the voice of the Son of God. And those who listen will live. ~ John 5:25 (NLT)

KEY IDEA:

God is giving life to our dead selves.

PRAYER:

Lord, it appears that you have no respect for death. You want to rob the grave to restore life in us all. Forgive me when I doubt. I am so used to living in the realm of the dead that it seems normal. Grant me a fresh sense of hope along with a fresh sense of life. Because of you I am going to live. Amen.