Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Day 289 – Ezekiel 37-38, Psalm 87, Revelation 10 Spencer Potter
Along with the 23rd Psalm and John 3:16, Ezekiel 37:1-14 is an iconic Bible passage. The Valley of the Dry Bones, as it is known, is a story of resurrection. It is a story of life coming out of ruins. This illustration of victory resonates with us in the same way that the Cross and Resurrection resonate with us. It is an image that is central to our faith.
And what a powerful image the dry bones are. Dry bones are not only dead, they are very dead. They are without flesh. The idea that life can be found in bones that have been without tissue for so long that they are without moisture seems impossible. Our bodies are made up of 70 percent water. Dry bones do not have the majority of ingredients for life. Even bones are made up of 50 percent water. Without water there is no life.
Yet the rattling and the coming together of the bones shows the presence of God. The growing of flesh on bones shows the power of God and the breathing of life into the bones shows that Spirit of God. If God can bring life out of dry bones, then God can do anything. As you read these words consider your darkest times. Consider your Valley of the Dry Bones. Then consider how God has worked or may be working in your life. Consider how God has or may bring your bones back together with flesh and Spirit.
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Spencer
Along with the 23rd Psalm and John 3:16, Ezekiel 37:1-14 is an iconic Bible passage. The Valley of the Dry Bones, as it is known, is a story of resurrection. It is a story of life coming out of ruins. This illustration of victory resonates with us in the same way that the Cross and Resurrection resonate with us. It is an image that is central to our faith.
And what a powerful image the dry bones are. Dry bones are not only dead, they are very dead. They are without flesh. The idea that life can be found in bones that have been without tissue for so long that they are without moisture seems impossible. Our bodies are made up of 70 percent water. Dry bones do not have the majority of ingredients for life. Even bones are made up of 50 percent water. Without water there is no life.
Yet the rattling and the coming together of the bones shows the presence of God. The growing of flesh on bones shows the power of God and the breathing of life into the bones shows that Spirit of God. If God can bring life out of dry bones, then God can do anything. As you read these words consider your darkest times. Consider your Valley of the Dry Bones. Then consider how God has worked or may be working in your life. Consider how God has or may bring your bones back together with flesh and Spirit.
Keep Reading!
Spencer
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