How do we know that God uses His Word to bring life?

Ezekiel's vision illustrates that wherever the river of God’s Word flows, life abounds. Verses from Ezekiel 47 affirm that everything living that moves wherever the river comes shall live. This corresponds with New Testament teachings, such as Jesus’ conversations with Nicodemus, which affirm that the Spirit gives life through the preaching of the Word. The Gospel is not merely an invitation but a command, where the Word becomes effectual to produce faith and life in the hearts of the elect, emphasizing the sovereign grace at work.