Awakened by Living Waters

March 11, 2025

We have the authority to speak to our mountains (challenges) and see them overcome

Rejoice in the Lord always! This meditation delves into the life-giving power of God's word and how it empowers us to overcome any challenge, transforming dry bones into life and salty waters into streams of blessing. Through the prophet Ezekiel's vision and Jesus's own words, we discover the authority we have in Christ to speak life into existence.

The Life-Giving River

"Then he said to me, 'This river flows east through the desert into the valley of the Dead Sea. The waters of the stream will make the salty waters of the Dead Sea fresh and pure.'" - Ezekiel 47:8

Just as this river transforms the salty Dead Sea into a source of life, you are an instrument of God's transformative power. You carry within you the potential to bring life to barren places, to restore hope where it has been lost. You are a vessel of His healing and restoration.

"Let your steps through the city be marked by the presence of God, bringing healing and wholeness to the sick as you declare Jesus' name."

This is not a passive statement, but a declaration of faith. As you walk in the authority given to you by Christ, as you step into situations where sickness and brokenness prevail, healing is the inevitable outcome. The name of Jesus carries power and authority, and as you invoke His name, you release that power into the world around you. Believe in the power that resides within you, and be bold in declaring healing and wholeness in the name of Jesus.

Breathing Life into Dry Bones

"The valley of dry bones...He led me all around among the bones that covered the valley floor. They were scattered everywhere across the ground and were completely dried out." - Ezekiel 37:1-2

Imagine a vast valley, filled with dry, bleached bones scattered as far as the eye can see. This desolate scene represents situations that seem hopeless, dreams that have died, and circumstances that appear beyond repair. Have you ever felt like a dry bone, devoid of life and hope? Perhaps a doctor's report has been discouraging, a relationship has crumbled, a financial crisis has left you feeling empty, or your future seems bleak and uncertain. Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones speaks directly to these moments of despair, reminding us that even in the face of seemingly impossible odds, God's power can bring restoration and new life.

"Then he asked me, 'Son of man, can these bones become living people again?' 'O Sovereign Lord,' I replied, 'you alone know the answer to that.'" - Ezekiel 37:3

God poses a profound question to Ezekiel, and to us today: Do we believe our situation can change? Do we believe in His power to heal, restore, and resurrect what seems dead and lifeless? Our faith is the key that unlocks God's miraculous power. While Ezekiel acknowledges God's omniscience, the question prompts him, and us, to examine the depth of our belief. Do we truly trust in God's ability to bring life from death?

"Then he said to me, 'Speak a prophetic message to these bones and say, Dry Bones, listen to the word of the Lord.'" - Ezekiel 37:4

God instructs Ezekiel to speak to the dry bones, to prophesy life over them. This highlights the power of our words, especially when those words are aligned with God's word. When faced with challenges, we must speak God's word, declaring His promises over our situation. We don't confess fear, doubt, or defeat; we confess faith, hope, and victory. Our words become the very instruments of God's power, releasing His life-giving energy into our circumstances.

"This is what the Sovereign Lord says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life.'" Ezekiel 37:5

This is the declaration of life, the promise of resurrection. God breathes His Spirit into the dry bones, and they come alive, becoming a vast army. Declare life over your dry bones. No challenge, no delay, no seemingly insurmountable obstacle can hold you back. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives within you, ready to bring restoration and new beginnings. Believe in the power of resurrection, and speak life into every dead situation.

"I tell you that you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart." - Mark 11:23

Jesus emphasizes the importance of believing without a doubt. This unwavering faith is not mere positive thinking, but a deep trust in God's power and faithfulness. Imagine speaking to your mountains your problems, difficulties, and challenges and commanding them to be removed. Visualize the impossible becoming possible. Believe in the power of your words, spoken in faith and aligned with God's will, and see them bring about miraculous change.

Conclusion

Through God's word, we are empowered to overcome any obstacle. We are living rivers, bringing life and healing wherever we go. We have the authority to speak to our mountains and see them move. Embrace the power of God within you and walk in victory.

Reflect on This

• How can you apply the imagery of the life-giving river to your own life?

• Where can you be a source of healing and blessing to others?

• What "mountains" are you facing, and how can you speak God's word to them in faith, believing for their removal?

  
  

Prayer

Father, I thank you that I am a vessel of your living water, flowing with your power and grace. I declare life over every dry area in my life my finances, my relationships, my health, and my spiritual walk. I speak to my mountains commanding them to be cast into the sea in Jesus' name. I believe that what I say will come to pass, according to your word. Thank you for the authority you have given me in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Key Takeaways

• We are carriers of God's living water, bringing life and healing.

• We have the authority to speak to our challenges and see them overcome.

• God's word is powerful and transformative.

• Faith is the key to unlocking God's promises.

• We are more than conquerors through Christ.

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To dive deeper into this powerful message, watch the full sermon on our YouTube video below.