30 Oct 2020
Ezra’s commitment to the Lord and his role as a servant of God wasn’t only driven by a sense of duty. He must have loved the Lord and consequently the people he was serving. His return to Jerusalem, his opposition to intermarriage in chapter 9, his passionate prayer in chapter 10 that led to the people’s confession, etc all show a lot of love and compassion. May the Lord help us to be filled with His love and the requisite passion and commitment for what He has called us to do.
29 Oct 2020
Ezra was committed to living for God and it all started with his devotion to reading the word of God as recorded in Ezra 7:10 (and continues to chapter 10). He led a group of 200 Jews returning to Judah from exile in Babylon. He then allowed the Lord to work through Him to point the people back to God. I will try to borrow from this example of taking God’s word more seriously to help me relate better with the Lord. What about you? What do you purpose to do as we emerge from the pandemic.
28 Oct 2020
And as the Lord helps you to launch out into your new season, do not forget to thank and appreciate Him for His favour and sustenance. He holds us up even when we think we are strong and capable and especially when we have no strength to carry on. Ezra 7:27-28.
27 Oct 2020
As you go about your business serving the Lord in whatever capacity He has allowed you to serve, you may be entrusted with great responsibility. Your commitment to the task and to God should remain, for you have a responsibility to God and fellow man. Ezra 7:1-28.
26 Oct 2020
One of the reasons that God created man was for relationship with Him. He would seek Adam out in the garden and fellowship with Him. As we emerge from the pandemic, may this not be lost on us. May we purpose to relate with the Creator of the universe closely. And as we do, may He continue His work in our lives. Israel worshipped God after the completion of the temple. May we remember that we have a relatable God. Ezra 6:13-22.
23 Oct 2020
If you are walking in the will of God, there are battles He will fight for you. The critical thing is to hear what the Lord is saying concerning your situation. King Darius, a Persian, gave a decree that helped the completion of the temple. Take time to be still and find out what God is saying. May He open our eyes to see His work in our midst. May we also do our part. Ezra 6:1-18.
22 Oct 2020
Emerging from a season of challenges requires faith in God. It doesn’t help when others seek to discourage you from doing what the Lord is calling you to do. Ezra 4:1-24 depicts what the children of went through as they sought to rebuild the temple. Whatever God calls you to do, do it. Focus on Him and avoid distractions.
21 Oct 2020
As the temple was being rebuilt, some cried dejected as they remembered the old temple. Others praised God at the prospect of seeing a new temple. What’s your disposition as the Lord leads us into a new season? May He help us to not get distracted. May we focus on Him and yield to Him to allow Him to guide us. Ezra 3:7-13.
19 Oct 2020
As we emerge from the pandemic era let us not despair at the thought of the work of rebuilding that lies ahead of us. We serve Yahweh the King of kings and Lord of lords. He is able to restore what was lost. Just like the temple was rebuilt, He will provide the resources, expertise and conducive environment. Ours is to walk in divine purpose and have faith. Ezra 5:6-16.
16 Oct 2020
So whether we are enduring job loss, marital challenges, bereavement, broken relationships, political turmoil, rejection, illness, etc, may the attitude of Paul and his team in their ministry to the Corinthians be our portion. May the Lord fill us to the brim until all that others see in us is Him. When we are squeezed on every side, may He flow out of us and touch others. 2 Corinthians 6:2-10.