Reflection
In today's readings, God's power to restore life meets His call to sacrificial love. Ezekiel 37-39 presents divine restoration through the valley of dry bones and God's ultimate victory over enemies. Psalm 87 celebrates belonging to God's city. John 13 shows Jesus demonstrating servant love through washing feet. He commands His followers to love one another sacrificially.

The key insight we can draw from these passages is this: God breathes new life into dead situations and calls us to express that renewed life through humble, sacrificial service to others.

Let's break this down into a simple principle:

Embrace God's transforming power in hopeless situations and respond by serving others with Christlike humility and love.

Here are five practical steps we can take to apply today's readings:

1. Identify one "dead" situation in your life and ask God to breathe new life into it.

2. Perform one act of humble service for someone today without seeking recognition.

3. List three people you find difficult to love and commit to pray for them daily this week.

4. Write down one practical way to serve someone in your community this month.

5. Share with someone how God has brought restoration to an area of your life.

As you go about your day, reflect on this question: Where do you see only dry bones that God might want to resurrect?

Conclusion
Thank you for joining me today. God brings life from death and calls us to love through service. Let His resurrection power fill you as you humbly serve others. Until tomorrow, may you experience God's transforming love in action.