Ezekiel 10-12, Hebrews 7:11-28, Proverbs 13:1-9
Ezekiel 11:19-20 (ESV)
“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, that they may walk in my statutes and keep my rules and obey
them. And they shall be my people, and I will be their God.”
In Ezekiel 11:19-20, the Lord spoke through Ezekiel about
the transformation He promised to the people. During Ezekiel’s time, the people
were disobedient to the Lord. Their disobedience and worship of idols led to division
and exile in Babylon. God the Father declared that He would restore the people and
give them a new spirit of unity. He would intervene, removing the stubbornness and
resistance in their hearts and giving them a new heart that is responsive and
obedient to His rules. The Lord punished the Israelites with exile in Babylon for
their disobedience, but He also promised to restore them to their land and
their covenant relationship with Him. Father-God committed to protect, provide
for, and guide His people. He desires a deep and personal relationship with them,
which can only occur when they accept transformation in their hearts.
When I read this
verse, I remembered the experience of my pastor laying his hands on me during
an impartation. I felt Father-God removing my heart and giving me a new one. That
experience transformed my relationship with God the Father. My connection with
the Lord deepened, and I began to experience His love daily. I could discern
more the guidance of the Holy Spirit more clearly, and the resistance I usually
felt to correction quieted in my heart and mind. Everything that the Old
Testament prophet Ezekiel wrote in these verses came true for me. Father-God
transformed my heart so I could follow Him more closely and be in a covenant relationship
with Him.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who can transform your heart and life—this
could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in the following
prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and
welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and stands ready to meet
you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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