God not only has authority over all of the powers and riches of heaven, He has the authority over all of the powers and riches of the earth (Daniel 4:35). As we studied the book of Ezra in our home groups this week, we saw how God turned the heart of the most powerful king in the 5th century B.C. world (King Cyrus of the Persian Empire) toward Himself and God's people. Some of God's people had been taken captive in 605 B.C., and deported by the Babylonians, and left many miles from Jerusalem with little hope and little money. Then 70 years later, God turned the King of Persia's heart towards His people and King Cyrus not only authorized them to return and rebuild the temple, he financed the expedition! (Ezra 1:1-4).
Ezra tells us as the older men and women who as children had witnessed the destruction of the temple by the Babylonians in 586 B.C. wept as they saw the foundation rebuilt. God is in control. We believe that His people will not be forsaken, and that includes you, my brothers and sisters.
Seek the Lord's commandments, do them, and teach them. (Ezra 7:10).
Glorify God in your life by your words and your deeds. He will provide.
Yours in Him,
Pastor B.
Ezra tells us as the older men and women who as children had witnessed the destruction of the temple by the Babylonians in 586 B.C. wept as they saw the foundation rebuilt. God is in control. We believe that His people will not be forsaken, and that includes you, my brothers and sisters.
Seek the Lord's commandments, do them, and teach them. (Ezra 7:10).
Glorify God in your life by your words and your deeds. He will provide.
Yours in Him,
Pastor B.
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