We will never have true revival and restoration if we are not willing to confess and turn from our sinful ways.
The Reason the Hand of God was on Ezra's life was because he set his heart to know and live the Word of God. May we do the same.
The rebuilt Temple is a reminder that God can be trusted. He is faithful.
Just as the Jews had to have the courage to rebuild the Temple, so we must have the courage to step out and do what God has called us to
In Ezra 2, we have a long list of names who came back to Jerusalem. The offer still stands for us to come back to God and receive His mercy…
No matter how severe the situation we find ourselves in, we remember that everything that happens is through the sovereign hand of God.
We can live a faithful life knowing that this life is not our final destination.
We can live a faithful life knowing that nothing can separate us from God's love in Christ.
Even though the world seems to be coming undone, we remember that God is in control through it all.
As Christians, our calling is to hold on to the end. Christ will reward our faithfulness in the end.