In Ezekiel chapter 47, the prophet sees a vision of water
streaming from the Jerusalem Temple toward the Dead Sea. What begins as a
trickle turns into a teaming river. As the river flows it brings life to
everything in its path. The Dead Sea and its barren shores are transformed into
lush vegetation and vibrant sea life. All this is so “because the water for
them flows from the sanctuary.” (Ezekiel 47:12).
When the flow of our daily lives begin with the Spirit’s
power in Jesus Christ, God brings dead things to life all around us. “Empower
every life” means we are plugged in to the Holy Spirit’s power so God can use
us to “Engage every neighborhood” with Kingdom life.
