Them Bones, Them Dry Bones.

Good Morning,

I find myself away from home in the company of God and a fine group of missionaries this morning. But I did bring along the Door County White Christmas Coffee. Just a little taste of home goes a long way.

Ezekiel 37:1-10

37 The hand of the Lord came upon me and brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley; and it was full of bones. ² Then He caused me to pass by them all around, and behold, there were very many in the open valley; and indeed they were very dry. ³ And He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?”

So I answered, “O Lord God, You know.”
⁴ Again He said to me, “Prophesy to these bones, and say to them, ‘O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord! ⁵ Thus says the Lord God to these bones: “Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live. ⁶ I will put sinews on you and bring flesh upon you, cover you with skin and put breath in you; and you shall live. Then you shall know that I am the Lord.”’”
⁷ 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. ⁸ Indeed, as I looked, the sinews and the flesh came upon them, and the skin covered them over; but there was no breath in them.
⁹ Also He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.”’” ¹⁰ So I prophesied as He commanded me, and breath came into them, and they lived, and stood upon their feet, an exceedingly great army.

I know the mission today is to enter to areas of the city and perform manual labor in the hopes of improving each of the areas a little and at the same time build relationships with the local people. Both areas are in need of spiritual revival and both are a way down in their supply of hope. One area is all about business, and the other area has way too much poverty, and crime. I have visited both areas a few time in preparation for this short project. God has given me the dream of hope. I see dry bones that God wishes to come back to life. So our little band of missionaries, strong in hope, will head out to claim these areas for God and His desire that no one should perish for eternity. I am hopeful, actually positive that if they follow God, He will breathe life into others right in front of them. Tomorrow I will tell you about the great things He is doing. By the way He did one last night and we haven't left our home base yet. I will tell you about it tomorrow. My little group is still asleep. Pray for them please. Big Daddy will be waking them shortly!

Have a great day. I know I will.

Marty