Year of the Bible: Part Seven of TwelveSample

God's Perspective

"...Behold, they say, 'Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are indeed cut off'" (Ezekiel 37:11). This is how Israel felt and this is how we often feel, too.

We tend to set our eyes on our physical circumstances, and what we see is a pile of dead bones—the reality of our hopes lying to waste— our life circumstances can sometimes lay in a hopeless-looking state.

God invites us to prophesy over our circumstances: to utter what is revealed to us in a spiritual reality. You see, God's perspective is not something that denies our reality; instead, it defines and sets a new reality—one that aligns with His will and desire for an abundant life.

In John 10:10, Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." This doesn't mean we won't have troubles, but that our hope is set in a different reality where God invites us to declare what He sees, and in turn, He commands His Spirit to bring life to where He sees a different reality.

Ezekiel saw a valley of dead, dry bones. God saw a mighty army empowered by His very breath.

Question: Is there a circumstance that needs God's perspective and breath in your life?

Prayer: When you see lack, or hopelessness, ask God to show you what He sees and what you need to prophesy and declare in faith.

See You Next Month: Part eight of twelve starts on the 1st. We hope to see you there, don't forget to start the plan and create your daily reminder.