- For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel. Ezra 7:10 – Oh the beautiful three things we all need to do when it comes to God’s Word! First, study it. Choose to have a heart that is leaning into the study of God’s Word so you know the truths and promises in it well. Second, do it! Now that those truths, promises, and commands are deeply in your mind and heart, begin living them out in your daily life. Finally, teach them. This chapter speaks of multiple times where Ezra, who knew God’s scriptures well, took on the task of teaching it to others. For you, that may not mean behind a pulpit on Sundays (but it sure could!). It does though mean taking advantage of the time you have with others to teach them God’s Word. Have a Bible study at your place, grab coffee with friends and talk about scripture, tell the little ones around you a story from scripture to show them how awesome God is. Learn it, do it, teach it. Make sure you are finding ways to do all three. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1279
- Blessed be the Lord, the God of our fathers, who put such a thing as this into the heart of the king, to beautify the house of the Lord that is in Jerusalem, and who extended to me his steadfast love before the king and his counselors, and before all the king’s mighty officers. I took courage, for the hand of the Lord my God was on me, and I gathered leading men from Israel to go up with me. Ezra 7:27-28 – To fully understand what this passage is speaking to, I’d encourage you to read the fullness of this chapter. In summary, God placed on the heart of the king to send Ezra, and any other teachers of God’s law, to go to the newly built temple to teach the people how to follow the Lord. The king would also furnish everything needed for sacrifices and setting up a structure of godly leadership in the land. God had truly set up so much for Ezra, but even with all that blessing, Ezra still needed to get up and move out. It still took courage to make this move, but he also knew God’s hand was on Him. For us, we may have all the blessing God can give over a situation, but there still is that choice on our end to get up and move out. God may provide the knowledge, experience, finances, and permission to make that move possible, but we still have to say yes. Will we trust God’s hand on us is enough to take care of us? I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2500
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