Preacher: Bishop Charles Kariuki – From Kenya
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-13
“The hand of the Lord was upon 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. He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry. He asked me, ‘Son of man, can these bones live?’ I said, ‘Sovereign Lord, you alone know.’”
INTRODUCTION
Beloved in the Lord.
Today we are learning about The Valley of Dry Bones a prophetic message that reveals the spiritual condition of the Church and the place of believers before God.
In this vision, the Prophet Ezekiel is placed in a valley filled with dry bones. These bones did not belong to strangers; they represented the house of Israel, the people of God who had lost their spiritual vitality.
Israel in the Old Testament symbolizes the Church of God, and those dry bones represent believers who have grown spiritually dry and lifeless.
THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES THE CONDITION OF THE CHURCH
This valley was full of scattered, lifeless, and hopeless bones.
The Lord asked a question:
“Son of man, can these bones live?”
Ezekiel humbly replied:
“Sovereign Lord, You alone know.”
This represents a Church that has lost its spiritual life a Church dwelling in the valley instead of standing on the mountain.
The Church was never meant to be dry or lifeless; it was meant to be alive, filled with the Spirit, power, and glory of God.
But why is the Church in such a state?
It is because the Church has lost its spiritual maturity and stepped out of its rightful position in the Spirit.
GOD’S PLAN FOR THE CHURCH
God’s plan is not to dwell with a dead Church.
He desires a living, mature, and powerful Church capable of ruling and reigning in the earth.
Jesus said:
Matthew 16:18 “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
Jesus Himself is the builder of His Church.
The Church goes through stages of growth from spiritual infancy to maturity.
God’s ultimate purpose is to have a complete and mature Church, one that walks in authority and demonstrates His power on earth.
STANDING IN YOUR POSITION
God has declared:
“You must stand in your position.”
This is a decree from Heaven, meaning you are no longer a child.
A child cannot inherit his father’s estate, but a mature son can.
Now that you are part of the mature Church, God has given you the right and authority to stand in your rightful place and take possession.
This is the time for the Church to grow up spiritually.
It is no longer the season to remain silent it is time to rise and proclaim the glory of God!
The Kingdom of God requires mature believers those who know their position, who stand firm in righteousness and salvation.
Even Jesus modeled maturity.
Before the age of thirty, He did not exercise His divine authority.
But when He turned thirty, He went to the Jordan River and was baptized by John.
Then a voice came from Heaven saying:
Matthew 3:17 “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
That was the divine declaration of maturity.
I declare to you today: when you reach spiritual maturity, Heaven will open over your life.
This gathering is a gathering of mature believers, and after this meeting, Heaven will speak on your behalf.
Anyone holding you back must understand that you are no longer a child you are an heir, ready to possess and reign.
Are you ready for great things?
This is your season to receive divine blessings!
GOD’S APPOINTED SEASONS
Times and seasons are ordained by God.
Your success does not depend on your education or age, but on your obedience to God.
This is your appointed season to take your place and possess your inheritance.
If you are in business, understand this:
No amount of loans can make you truly wealthy,
but obedience to the God of Heaven will bring you lasting prosperity.
Job 22:28 says,
“You will also decree a thing, and it shall be established for you.”
I declare to you today because of your obedience, your debts are canceled!
You will live a debt-free life, and God Himself will provide your capital.
There is more than enough for you and even for those around you.
The only thing hindering you from receiving is the level of righteousness within you.
I now declare: receive more than you ever expected!
PROPHETIC DECLARATION
The valley represents the lowest state of life
but today, the Lord is lifting you higher!
Your standard of living is rising.
I reject every spirit of limitation and declare over your life:
The anointing of elevation is coming upon you!
May your wilderness be transformed into a Garden of Eden in Jesus’ name.
I declare that your dark days are over; from today, you will walk in a new light.
In this 2025 gathering,
may the Lord lift you to new levels of blessing, success, and spiritual authority.
CONCLUSION
Beloved, do not keep your faith only in your heart.
Whatever you believe, confess it with your mouth, for confession brings possession.
This is the time for the Church to rise
the time for believers to grow and take dominion.
The Lord says:
“Stand in your position, for I have called you to greatness.” Amen.