THE GOD WHO MAKES DRY BONES RISE AGAIN

THE GOD WHO MAKES DRY BONES RISE AGAIN

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Key Verse: “So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army.” – Ezekiel 37:10

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 8:11, Job 14:14, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Joel 2:25

Description: God has the power to bring revival, restoration, and life to what seems completely dead or lost.

INTRODUCTION:
Life sometimes presents situations that seem hopeless: dreams that have withered, relationships that seem dead, ministries that are stagnant, or finances that have been depleted. Yet God specializes in bringing the dead to life. His power can restore the impossible and breathe life into situations that appear permanently dry.

The vision of dry bones in Ezekiel 37 illustrates God’s ability to transform barrenness into vitality. When we allow God’s Spirit to move, hopeless situations are revived, and purpose is restored. This message reveals that no situation is beyond God’s restorative power.

Believers must understand the principles of revival, the necessity of obedience, and the role of faith in seeing God breathe life into dry circumstances. Walking in this revelation positions us for supernatural restoration and abundant life.

1. GOD BRINGS LIFE TO WHAT IS DEAD
God has the authority to resurrect what has been lost or destroyed.

a) He speaks life into the lifeless – Ezekiel 37:4-6
God’s word alone has the power to restore what seems beyond repair.

b) His Spirit revives the broken – Romans 8:11
The same Spirit that raised Christ gives life to dry, hopeless situations.

c) Obedience activates resurrection – Ezekiel 37:7-10
Prophesying in faith releases God’s life-giving power.

d) God restores purpose along with life – Isaiah 61:3
He not only revives but establishes joy, ministry, and destiny.

Biblical Example: The valley of dry bones in Ezekiel came alive through God’s Spirit, transforming a lifeless situation into an exceeding great army (Ezekiel 37:1-14).

2. GOD REVEALS HOPE IN SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE CIRCUMSTANCES
Even when everything appears hopeless, God’s power instills hope.

a) God transforms despair into expectation – Joel 2:25
What is lost can be recovered beyond human imagination.

b) Faith allows us to see God’s possibility – Hebrews 11:1
Belief in God’s promise creates a vision of revival.

c) Restoration is gradual but certain – Job 14:14
God’s timing brings life according to His perfect plan.

d) Hope strengthens perseverance – 2 Corinthians 4:16
Even when the body or situation seems weak, inner renewal is possible through God.

Biblical Example: Lazarus was dead for four days, yet Jesus commanded life, demonstrating that God makes the impossible possible (John 11:38-44).

3. GOD RESTORES ALL THAT HAS BEEN LOST
Restoration is more than life—it is the return of abundance, purpose, and blessing.

a) God compensates for loss – Joel 2:25
He restores years, relationships, and resources lost to adversity.

b) Restoration brings abundance – Ezekiel 37:10
God’s revival leads to flourishing beyond previous standards.

c) Revival aligns with destiny – Isaiah 61:1-3
God restores to enable His children to fulfill their divine purpose.

d) Restoration brings testimony – Psalm 126:3
Witnessing God revive the dead becomes a testimony of His faithfulness.

Biblical Example: Job lost everything, yet God restored twice as much as he had before, demonstrating His power to turn destruction into abundance (Job 42:10-12).

4. BELIEVERS MUST STAND IN FAITH TO SEE DRY BONES RISE
Faith, prayer, and obedience position believers for God’s miraculous intervention.

a) Proclaim life in faith – Ezekiel 37:4-6
Speaking God’s word over dry situations invites His resurrection power.

b) Believe in the Spirit’s work – Romans 8:11
Trust that the Spirit of God is active to bring revival.

c) Walk in obedience to God’s instructions – Ezekiel 37:7-10
Following God’s direction ensures the manifestation of life.

d) Persevere despite appearances – 2 Corinthians 4:16
Continuously trust God even when circumstances seem dead.

Biblical Example: Peter, after denying Christ, was restored to ministry through faith and obedience, showing that even those spiritually “dead” can rise again (John 21:15-17).

CONCLUSION:
God is the God of resurrection. No situation, relationship, dream, or destiny is beyond His ability to revive. He transforms despair into hope and desolation into life and abundance.

Believers must trust, stand in faith, and act in obedience, knowing that God’s Spirit can breathe life into every dry circumstance. Today, declare that dry bones in your life shall rise again and that God’s restoration shall be complete in every area of your life.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord, breathe life into every dead area of my life.
2. Father, restore what has been lost or destroyed.
3. Lord, revive my dreams, vision, and destiny.
4. Father, bring hope where there seems to be none.
5. Lord, fill my life with supernatural abundance.
6. Father, restore broken relationships and opportunities.
7. Lord, release Your Spirit to renew my strength and purpose.
8. Father, help me stand in faith until revival manifests.
9. Lord, turn my despair into testimony and joy.
10. Father, let every dry bone in my life rise again in Jesus’ name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. Every dead situation in your life shall rise again!
2. You shall witness restoration where loss has been permanent!
3. Your dreams and destiny shall be revived!
4. Hope shall replace despair in your life!
5. You shall flourish and increase beyond expectation!
6. Every lost relationship and opportunity shall be restored!
7. Life shall flow into every dry circumstance around you!
8. You shall stand strong in faith as God revives your purpose!
9. Your testimony shall glorify God in every area of restoration!
10. Every dry bone shall live, and you shall walk in divine abundance!