Kingdom Coming Part 2 Devotionals

Day 1: God’s Power to Revive

Devotional Ezekiel 37 presents a powerful vision of hope and restoration. During a time of spiritual decline in Israel, the prophet Ezekiel is shown a valley filled with dry bones, symbolizing the hopelessness of the Israelites. God asks Ezekiel if the bones can live, and as Ezekiel prophesies, the bones come together and are brought to life by God’s breath, symbolizing the Holy Spirit. This vision demonstrates God’s power to revive and restore even the most hopeless situations. It serves as a reminder to place our hope in God and trust in His promises, rather than in temporary things. The vision encourages us to seek the Holy Spirit’s renewal in our lives and to trust in God’s ultimate plan for restoration through Jesus Christ.

Bible Verse ‘The hand of the Lord was on me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones.’ – Ezekiel 37:1

Reflection Question In what areas of your life do you feel like you are in a valley of dry bones, and how can you invite God’s power to revive those areas?

Quote God’s power to revive and restore even the most hopeless situations.

Prayer Lord, I acknowledge the dry bones in my life and ask for Your breath to bring them back to life. Help me to trust in Your power to revive and restore even the most hopeless situations. Amen.

Day 2: The Breath of Life

Devotional In Ezekiel’s vision, the bones come together, but they are not truly alive until God’s breath enters them. This breath symbolizes the Holy Spirit, who brings true life and renewal. Just as the bones needed God’s breath to live, we need the Holy Spirit to bring life into our spiritual dryness. Without the Holy Spirit, we may appear whole on the outside, but we lack the true life that only God can give. Seek the Holy Spirit’s presence in your life and allow Him to breathe new life into you.

Bible Verse ‘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

Reflection Question How can you invite the Holy Spirit to breathe new life into areas of spiritual dryness in your life?

Quote God’s breath, it’s the Spirit. And that’s where everything begins to happen. That’s where life really is.

Prayer Holy Spirit, I invite You to breathe new life into me. Fill me with Your presence and renew my spirit. Help me to experience the true life that only You can give. Amen.

Day 3: Hope in God’s Promises

Devotional Ezekiel’s vision reminds us to place our hope in God’s promises rather than in temporary things. The Israelites felt hopeless, but God promised to open their graves and bring them back to life. Similarly, we may face situations that seem hopeless, but God’s promises remain true. When we place our hope in temporary things, we are bound to be disappointed. However, when we place our hope in God, we can trust that He will fulfill His promises and bring restoration.

Bible Verse ‘Therefore prophesy and say to them: This is what the Sovereign Lord says: My people, I am going to open your graves and bring you up from them; I will bring you back to the land of Israel.’ – Ezekiel 37:12

Reflection Question What temporary things have you been placing your hope in, and how can you shift your focus to God’s promises?

Quote Put your hope in temporary things, it’s going to fail you.

Prayer Lord, help me to place my hope in Your promises rather than in temporary things. Remind me of Your faithfulness and the assurance that You will bring restoration. Amen.

Day 4: The Presence of God

Devotional Ezekiel’s vision also highlights the importance of God’s presence. The presence of God had left the temple, symbolizing a broken connection between heaven and earth. However, God’s promise to bring the Israelites back to life and return them to their land signifies the restoration of that connection. In our lives, we must seek to restore and maintain our connection with God. His presence brings life, peace, and guidance. Make it a priority to seek God’s presence daily and experience the fullness of life that comes from being in relationship with Him.

Bible Verse ‘I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and I have done it, declares the Lord.’ – Ezekiel 37:14

Reflection Question How can you prioritize seeking God’s presence in your daily life?

Quote The presence of God actually leaves the temple. There’s no more heaven and earth connection.

Prayer Lord, I desire to be in Your presence daily. Help me to prioritize my relationship with You and to seek Your presence in all that I do. Fill me with Your Spirit and guide me in Your ways. Amen.

Day 5: Jesus, Our Hope and Answer

Devotional Ultimately, Ezekiel’s vision points us to Jesus Christ, who is our hope and answer. Jesus brings life into the worst of situations and offers us a restored relationship with God. Through His sacrifice, we are made clean and can experience the fullness of life that God intended for us. Everything starts by knowing Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Place your hope in Him and trust that He will bring revival and breakthrough in your life. Remember that whatever you are going through is temporary, and something better is on the horizon.

Bible Verse ‘But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness.’ – Romans 8:10

Reflection Question How can you deepen your relationship with Jesus and place your hope in Him as your Lord and Savior?

Quote Jesus is your hope and your answer, and he can bring life into the worst of situations.

Prayer Jesus, I place my hope in You. Thank You for being my answer and bringing life into the worst of situations. Help me to deepen my relationship with You and to trust in Your promises. Amen.

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