This is for Open Link Night at the Dverse Bar. I forgot the reference for this poem. Ezekiel 37, vision of the valley of dry bones:
Breathe in the new life, His army to raise
Breathe on the dry bones, rise up from the grave
Speak boldly that flesh and sinews may cover
Speak life that the lips, long dead may deliver
Words borne of God, seed a new generation
Words borne of self, cede our own desperation
This gift is a treasure more precious and true
The gift He would give to a dead world is you
Speak, for His harvest is calling to you
Speak out His words, they are faithful and true
Must the rocks cry out, is there no one to stand?
You are Ezekiel to this day of man!
9 Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live.’” 10 So I prophesied as he commanded me, and breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet—a vast army. Ezekiel 37:9
An inspiring read tonight ~ I specially love this part:
Speak, for His harvest is calling to you
Speak out His words, they are faithful and true
Thanks Grace, His Words are the beginning and end of existence
Good distinction between words that are borne of God and those borne of self.
Thanks Frank
Powerful biblical-based poem, Walter, with such a strong message for us today.
Thanks Victoria, God Bless you!
When I was baptised (as an adult!) I read this passage as my testimony. I love your poem.
Don’t know the biblical context but feel the strong lines you have written.
Sorry Thot, I forgot to put in the cite: Ezekiel 37
Will try and look that up!! Thank you.
This is soo strong.. so pure… so beautiful!❤️
Thank you Sanaa
Powerful message. Well done!
Thanks Sue. God raises up dry bones
Love this! We like to think it was only the prophets of old who were called to speak God’s truth, but the truth is we are called to do so, too. We must speak His truth in His love to a world in need of His grace.
For sure Linda. He ever lives and speaks through us
Love this…
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Thanks Maz
Speak
Thank you Jane. He still speaks, thank God!