Reality Shift: Bible Sermons
Reality Shift: Bible Sermons
Ashneil Jeffers
Ezekiel 11:19 - A heart of flesh from one of stone
1 minutes Posted May 25, 2023 at 7:28 pm.
. Let us come before God with open hearts, willing to surrender our stony hearts and allow Him to replace them with hearts of flesh. Let us yield to His transformative work, knowing that He can make us new creations in Christ. Amen!
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Let's open our Bibles to the book of Ezekiel, chapter 11, verse 19, my dear friends. In this powerful verse, the prophet Ezekiel shares a message of hope and transformation from the Lord. He writes, "And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh."
Now, let's delve into the profound meaning behind these words and how they speak to us today.
This promise speaks of the transformative power of God's grace. It illustrates His desire to bring about a deep inner change within us, a change that goes beyond external behaviors and touches the very depths of our hearts.
So, my dear friends, what does this mean for us today? It means that no matter how hardened our hearts may have become, no matter how far we may have strayed from God's ways, there is hope for transformation.
God, through the work of His Holy Spirit, can take our hearts of stone and replace them with hearts that are tender and pliable in His hands. He can soften our hearts, allowing us to experience His love, His truth, and His presence in a profound way.
This verse reminds us that true transformation begins from the inside out. It is not merely about modifying our behavior but about a radical change of heart and spirit. It is about surrendering to God, allowing Him to shape and mold us according to His perfect will.
So, my precious brothers and sisters, let us embrace the promise of Ezekiel