13th May 2026

The Restoring God

“Thus says the Lord God to these bones:

“Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live."

Ezekiel 37:5

Today's Bible Reading: Ezekiel 37:4–14.

When the Babylonians conquered Israel, the people felt hopeless—surrounded by death and destruction and in need of restoration (see Lamentations 1). During this period of turmoil, God took the prophet Ezekiel to a valley and gave him a vision where he was surrounded by dry bones. “Can these bones live?” God asked. Ezekiel responded, “Lord, you alone know” (Ezekiel 37:3). God then told him to prophesy over the bones so they might live again. “As I was prophesying,” Ezekiel recounted, “there was a noise, and suddenly a rattling sound, and the bones came together” (v 7). Through this vision, God revealed to Ezekiel that Israel’s restoration could only come through Him.

When we feel as if things in life have been broken and are beyond repair, God assures us He can rebuild our shattered pieces. He’ll give us new breath and new life. 

Prayer: Dear God, parts of my life sometimes seem like they are broken and will never be restored. But You are indeed the God of restoration. Therefore, I praise You in my Saviour's name. Amen.