Sometimes, to take the action needed, to get us to change, it takes consequences more severe than the action we need to take.
Category Archives: Ezra
You’re not alone | Ezra 10:3-6 (ESV)
As you take a step of faith to obey, as difficult as it may be, know you are not alone. “He will not fail you or forsake you.” (Deut 31:6)
God requires holiness | Ezra 9:6, 10-11,15 (ESV)
Holiness is what God demands from us: “because it is written: “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.” (1 Peter 1:16 NASB).
Model corporate confession | Ezra 9:6-9 (AMP)
Ezra doesn’t hold himself aloof from the offending Jews. Rather, he sees that not only is he a Jew but also a sinner. We’re in this boat together.
Utterly appalled | Ezra 9:3-5 (NLT)
When we encounter grave sin among believers, how do we respond? How about when sin is identified in our own life? Do we respond immediately like King David (2 Sam. 12:13), and repent?
Separation surprise | Ezra 9:1-2 (AMP)
Listen to that “still small voice”. Your Heavenly Father loves you and is jealous for your worship – so you, we, can be fulfilled and joyous.
Down to business | Ezra 8:35-36 (AMP)
Is your personal worship “out of kilter”? Are you “stuck in a rut” doing the same things without much purpose, feeling for effect? Do a quick checkup.
W/Holy to the LORD | Ezra 8:24-30 (ESV)
We were created to serve Him. Surely the more wholly we commit to Him, the greater our joy and pleasure, now and for eternity as we lay up treasures in Heaven.
Relying on God alone | Ezra 8:31-34 (AMP)
I hope as you read this account that you are encouraged, as I am, to face predicaments and trials with full faith and confidence in God.
Bold faith in action | Ezra 8: 21-23 (AMP)
God heard their prayer. We’ll see the results in 2 days. Suffice it to say that when we humble ourselves and seek the Lord, He hears our prayers. James 5:16 NLT