From what I have observed about creation or bringing forth new life, nothing is ever dead. Some people like to refer to Aaron's staff as "dead rod". We'll perhaps because it was just a rod and had no branches to bring forth life.

But when Yahweh spoke and gave instructions, Aaron's rod didn't just sprout buds; it brought forth flowers and fruit, a clear demonstration of the power of the One who gives life.Yahweh

Moses, as a shepherd, had a rod in his hand too when tending sheep in the wilderness (Exodus 4:2). This rod later became known as the rod of God (Exodus 4:20), a symbol of the authority God gave to Moses.
This means there has to be a tool in your hand the most high can breath his miracles into for the world to see how marvelous he is.

Good evening nairaland