You Shall Live
Lucas Cranach, 1534

Dear friends,

In Ezekiel 37:1-14, we find the prophet receiving a vision from the divine. This vision involves a valley full of dry bones, which represent the scattered and broken state of the people of Israel. However, through the power of God, these bones are brought back together, covered in flesh, and given new life.

The symbolic content of this vision is rich and meaningful. The dry bones can represent our own spiritual state when we are disconnected from our source of life. When we are disconnected from the divine, we can feel lost, broken, and scattered. However, just as God breathed life back into the dry bones, we too can be revitalized through our connection to the divine.

The process of the bones being brought back together and covered in flesh can represent the integration of our fragmented selves. When we are disconnected from our spiritual source, we can become disconnected from our true selves, leading to a sense of fragmentation and disintegration. But through our spiritual practice and connection to the divine, we can become whole and integrated beings, fully embodying the divine within us.

The breath of life that God breathes into the bones can represent the power of the divine within us. This divine energy gives us the strength, inspiration, and guidance we need to live a life of purpose and meaning. When we are disconnected from this source of energy, we can feel tired, uninspired, and lost. But when we connect with the divine, we are filled with energy, purpose, and direction.

So, what does this mean for our own spiritual practice and growth? It means that we must strive to connect with the divine, to find our own source of spiritual energy, and to integrate all aspects of ourselves into a cohesive whole. It means that we must look within ourselves to find the power of the divine and to use it to live a life of purpose and meaning.

I encourage you to take time to connect with your own source of spiritual energy. Through prayer, meditation, and reflection, you can tap into the power of the divine within you. As you do so, may you be filled with energy, inspiration, and purpose, and may you become a fully integrated and whole being, embodying the divine within you.

May this vision of Ezekiel inspire you on your own spiritual journey, and may you continue to grow and develop in your connection with the divine.