“And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” So I answered, “O Lord God, You know.” … 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 ‭37:3, 7

I’ve been waiting for this chapter for days and told myself I wouldn’t choose a cliche’ passage, yet here I am. 

Maybe it’s because I’ve whispered what seems like some big asks of G-d, or maybe it’s because this passage is so impactful, either way, I’ve heard the same phrase over and over in my heart since reading the story of the dry bones: is anything impossible for Me?

There are things in our life we’ve tried to rebuild – mostly relationships. There are dreams we’ve long thought dead, yet the desire remains. There are callings we feel we’ve yet to answer, yet the longing burns deep within. And as I learn to sit with Adonai in the place of silence, leaning in and listening closely, I hear the question over and over – is anything impossible for Me?

No, in truth, nothing is impossible for Him. He has the power to resurrect dreams and callings. And, He has the wisdom to wait. If He can make dry bones rattle, surely this thing in my heart is easy for Him when His time is right. 

His promise to the Israelites is a promise to me today: 

“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.’ ”

‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭37:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Only by His hand and in His time will He fulfill the deepest dreams, desires, and callings in my heart. Until then, I’ll be found listening for the sound of dry bones rattling. As long as I have breath, hope remains. 

Father – thank You for Your Word and how You continue to speak day after day. You hold my heart in Your hands and I choose to trust You. You are good and You keep doing good. Your leadership in my life is perfect and You can be trusted.  Amen. 

Daily Reading: Ezekiel 35-37

September 7, 2022