DEATH TO LIFE

Life in death Valley

The valley of dead bones and life (Ezekiel 37 chapter)

1.Valley of thorns (Verse 1-2)

When we walk with god our way will be filled with thorns and stones

Thorns- To shape you 

Stones - opposition from people and world

Thorns: Represent pain, trials, sin’s consequences, and spiritual obstacles. They remind us of human weakness and dependence on God.

Stones: Often symbolize stumbling blocks or burdens. For example, in Ezekiel 36:26, God promises to remove the “heart of stone” and give a “heart of flesh,” showing transformation through His Spirit.

Together, thorns and stones illustrate that the Christian journey is not free from suffering, but every difficulty can become a tool for growth and renewal.

Explanation for the Believer’s Walk

Trials are expected – Jesus Himself said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

Hardships refine faith – Just as thorns press us to rely on God’s grace, stones challenge us to persevere and strengthen our spiritual endurance.

God’s presence transforms pain – Even when the path is rough, His Spirit sustains us, turning obstacles into testimonies of His power.

Hope beyond suffering – The crown of thorns became a crown of glory; likewise, our struggles point to resurrection and eternal life.

Practical Takeaway

Walking with God means embracing both blessings and trials. The thorns remind us of our weakness, the stones test our perseverance, but together they shape us into resilient disciples who lean fully on Christ. The promise is not a thorn-free path, but a God-filled journey where His grace is sufficient.

2.Valley of Encounters of god (Verse 3-14)

Encounters from god is the gods heavenly revelations 

Firstly you should have faith to believe then god will open heaven to pour his power

Verse 7

Then the unseen power you will see with your natural eyes through faith

Dry and dead Situations in your life and family , I really encourage everybody to walk in encounters of god then fill with the power of god Matthew 28:18 god has authority so we are walking behalf of god so we adopt his sonship , so now we have to declare to your life , family and people

Note:- Our god will never entertain us but He moves with Encounters in our life

Note:- The pain and problems in life should come because in that situations god will meet you - That is the meeting place of god 

1.With Spiritual relationship of god we can declare by the power of Holyspirit

2.Prophetic declaration 

So many people are focused on Earthly things and materials prophecies but gods prophecies are Spiritual prophecies for spiritual life

Note:- if you see in whole bible from old and New Testament most of the prophets prophesied about making people very near to god relationship and about kingdom of god.

Prayer is like sword - Jonah was praying when he was in fish tomb and paul was praying in jail

Word of god is like armour of god

Praise brings presence of god 

Note:- When Praise goes up from earth power comes from from 

All this three things should happen in spirit then it from spiritual realm the power flow to dead and then it will become Alive.

3.Don’t think it is finished and over 

Even your situations and life is like grave yard don’t worry god can change your situations from dead to live (“I will open your graves of exile and cause you to rise again. Then I will bring you back to the land of Israel.”)

3.Valley of Restoration 

Jeremiah 31:4

Climbing and moving forward will lead you Gods zone 

Note:- Repentance and reconciliation will only brings restoration in life

1.Repentance: Turning Back to God

Key Verse: “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19)

Explanation: Repentance is more than feeling sorry—it’s a change of heart and direction. When we repent, we acknowledge our sin and turn back to God. This opens the door for His forgiveness and renewal.

2.Reconciliation: Peace with God and Others

Key Verse: “All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.” (2 Corinthians 5:18)

Explanation: Through Christ, we are reconciled to God—our broken relationship is restored. But reconciliation also extends horizontally: we are called to forgive and restore relationships with others. Without reconciliation, repentance remains incomplete, because love must flow outward.

3.Restoration: God’s Healing Work

Key Verse: “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten.” (Joel 2:25)

Explanation: Restoration is God’s promise to bring healing, renewal, and blessing after brokenness. It doesn’t always mean returning to the past, but rather receiving a new wholeness in Christ. Restoration follows repentance and reconciliation—it is the fruit of a heart aligned with God.

Correction really needs in our day to day life to lead us into gods will 

Correction is like a painter that paints the character to Look you beautiful infront of people 

Do you know when restoration will happens in your life , In my life if I face pain in heart  and cry in eyes but still I have great smile and open my mouth and I will say

(“Jesus my lord your grace is sufficient for me“)

1.Don’t go faraway to god in ur problems

2.faith will come when your near to god and it will bring out from problem’s (mustard seed)

3.our god can restore what you have loses - R u able to recognise it ?