The Fast: DAY 3
Tuesday, January 6
Ezekiel 37:4–5 (NIV)
“Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.”
Devotion
God didn’t ask Ezekiel to analyze the valley. He didn’t ask him to explain the bones or mourn their condition. He told him to speak a word.
“Dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.”
What stood before Ezekiel was not weak, it was dead. Yet God revealed that even lifeless things still respond to His Word.
Fasting places us in the valley, not to despair, but to discern. When we Fast, God brings us face-to-face with areas we’ve labeled “dead,” “over,” or “too far gone.” But heaven does not agree with our conclusions.
With the valley of dry bones, the turning point wasn’t the bones themselves. It was the Word spoken over them.
During this Fast, God may call you to speak His Word over places where you’ve been silent, over your faith, your family, your calling, your future. Fasting sharpens our sensitivity and strengthens our obedience to speak even when it feels uncomfortable.
You don’t need to understand how life will return.
You don’t need to see evidence first.
You just need the Word.
And once the Word is released, movement begins.
Breath enters.
Strength forms.
Hope rises.
God is still speaking, and His Word still creates life.
You are not standing in a valley without purpose.
You are not waiting without hope.
You are one word away from resurrection.
Today's Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Give us faith to speak Your Word over dry places, even when we don’t yet see change. Let Your Word bring life, restoration, and renewal where we have grown weary. Speak, Lord, and help us to respond. In the Name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Apply It Today
Identify one “dry” area in your life. Speak God’s Word over it aloud today.
Resources
- Don’t let your words agree with fear, lack, or defeat, let them align with faith, truth, and what God has already spoken. Watch this message, “Change Your Words, Change Your Life”.
- The Jentezen Franklin Legacy Bible is a powerful resource, filled with over 300,000 words of insightful commentary to help you grow deeper in your faith. Get yours today at https://jentezenfranklin.org.
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