MONDAY, 17 MARCH
TEXT: EZRA 7:11-28
TOPIC: THE HEART OF THE KING IS CONTROLLED BY GOD
God works on an unbelieving king to accomplish His plans toward the return of the Israelites to Jerusalem.
Artaxerxes was known as the king of kings during his time vs. 12.
Besides allowing the Israelites to leave Babylon, they were allowed to take gold and silver from Babylon to in turn buy bulls, rams, male lambs, and grains for sacrifices.
The king also ordered treasurers of Trans-Euphrates to provide whatever Ezra needed. He set a structure for governance, if Ezra so wished.
All of these were possible because Ezra singled himself out as a priest and teacher of the Law (vs. 21).
QUESTION
How are you regarded by the authorities of your time?
PRAYER
Father Lord, help me to represent You well so as to command integrity for the expansion of God’s kingdom. Amen.
Discover more from
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.