Dr Lance Watson - I Want to See What Comes Next - Hampton Ministers Conference 2004

About this sermon

Ezekiel 37 presents a powerful narrative of hope and the fulfillment of divine promises, even in the most dire circumstances. The chapter opens with a seemingly hopeless situation: Ezekiel is placed in a valley full of dry bones, representing the utter despair and demise of the house of Israel. The Lord asks Ezekiel, "Son of man, can these bones live?" The natural expectation would be a resounding "no." Humanly speaking, there is no possibility of life returning to such a scene. However, Ezekiel's response, "Sovereign Lord, you alone know," reflects an expectation not based on human capability but on divine power. He holds onto the slim possibility that God can do the impossible. This initial exchange sets the stage for a reversal of expectations. The prophet wants to see what comes next, and so should we! Share this word of expectation with somebody!