Ezekiel's River

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.