Verse of the Day 8/27

Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the Lord [to inquire for it and of it, to require and yearn for it], and to do and teach in Israel its statutes and its ordinances. Amplified Bible (AMP)

 

My personal read through the Bible plan recently brought me to Ezra and will then go to Nehemiah.  God, working through these chosen servants can be seen as the "true and faithful scribe" and the "rebuilder of broken walls and lives".

 

The nation of Israel had fallen into disarray and many had been deported after the nation followed other gods and practices which led to their downfall and defeat to foreign nations.  The two books I've mentioned have to do with God's restoration of the city, the lives of His people, and proper worship.

 

Today's verse gives us an indication of the heart of one who God chose to be His instrument in getting things rolling.  His heart was set on the Lord, yearning for increased knowledge, desiring to be obedient to Him, and teaching others to do the same.  This yearning would also involve prayer.  Prayer would be the key ingredient in Nehemiah's work in the book to follow

 

If there is to be a revival in our country the same things will be required.  Those who will inquire of God, require and yearn for His guidance and will be faithful to teach His Word and those who will lead others in prayer, seeking His will, seeking His heart as they rebuild their walls and lives.

 

Has God been at work in your life, rebuilding it?  If so, may you seek Him diligently, and as you have opportunity, teach others and lead them to pray for restoration in our day.

 

In Christ,
Mike

 

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Ezra 7:9-11The Message (MSG)

 8-10 They arrived at Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king's reign. Ezra had scheduled their departure from Babylon on the first day of the first month; they arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month under the generous guidance of his God. Ezra had committed himself to studying the Revelation of God, to living it, and to teaching Israel to live its truths and ways.

 

11 What follows is the letter that King Artaxerxes gave Ezra, priest and scholar, expert in matters involving the truths and ways of God concerning Israel: