Scripture
Ezekiel 36:4
“Therefore, O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Sovereign Lord: He speaks to the hills and mountains, ravines and valleys, and to ruined wastes and long deserted cities that have been destroyed and mocked by the surrounding nations.”
Observation
God spoke into the void and created the universe. But He also speaks to the things that once hummed with life, and now are silent and dead. God doesn’t lose interest or become discouraged when things fall apart! He is still the universe-speaker, the life-breather, and one who replaces hopelessness with certainty.
Application
A blank canvas is exciting. It carries the scent of limitless possibility, and the promise of something new. But a torn and water-damaged painting abandoned in the corner is a very different thing. Instead of excitement, it carries the weight and the grief of what used to be, but which is no more. But it is to these places of discouragement and failure that my God speaks!
He sees my defeat, and speaks victory.
He sees my discouragement, and speaks hope.
He sees my failure, and speaks His strength.
He sees my sin, and speaks His righteousness.
Today I choose to hear what my God is speaking.
Prayer
God, there are places in life that look dead, and it’s hard to see a future. But you are the God who breathes life, and speaks hope! Help me to hear you when you speak, and to believe your voice instead of accepting present reality. I know that in You, there are always better things ahead.
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