Day 152 Bible Readings - Ezekiel 36:26-27 (NLT)

Ezekiel 34-37, Psalm 147

Ezekiel 36:26-27 (NLT)

“And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my decrees and be careful to obey my regulations.”

In Ezekiel 36:26-27, the Lord tells Ezekiel that He promises to spiritually renew Israel. Father-God promised that He would give the people of Israel a new heart and a new spirit within them. The Lord will put His Spirit into the people so they will follow His decrees and laws.

Reading these verses, I believe Ezekiel prophesied about the new covenant that Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection would fulfill. In John 3, Jesus spoke about being born again to Nicodemus. Paul spoke about becoming a new person when you believe in Christ in 2 Corinthians 5:17. Jesus said believers would receive a new life, which includes a new heart.

The new spirit is a prophecy of the Holy Spirit that was fulfilled in Acts 1:8, when Jesus said the Holy Spirit would come upon believers and they would receive power. Christ said the Holy Spirit would dwell within us and give us guidance. The Holy Spirit helps us live according to the Lord’s will.

The new covenant with Jesus Christ is not established through obedience to the Law, but on grace through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The new covenant is internalized in our hearts and not written on stone like the old covenant.

When I joined my new church and received an impartation, it felt like Father-God had taken out my heart and replaced it with a new one. I felt so much pain in my heart region that I originally thought I might be having a heart attack. The feeling was so painful and strong that I started to hyperventilate. But instantly my body relaxed, and I felt peace descend upon me. I opened my eyes and thought, What the heck just happened? Then the pastor talked about receiving a new heart when you come into a covenant relationship with Jesus Christ, and I knew I had experienced in my body what those words meant. That experience changed my life and continues to change it daily.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who will give you a new heart and transform your life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where 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. 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.