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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

September 25 "Make Confession" Ezra 7, 8, 9, 10

Meanwhile.
This Ezra...
Skilled in the Law of Moses.
The Hand of the Lord his God was on Him.
Ezra 7:6

Yes, the Good Hand of his God was on him.
Ezra 7:9
For Ezra set his heart
to study the Law of the Lord,
and to do it & to teach God's Word in Israel.
Ezra 7:10

So.
Ezra made confessions. Begged forgiveness.
Ezra 10:1
Therein lies the beauty of his obedient life.

COME BOLDLY:  Timeless Prayers
Father, here is a telling story of Your mercy and kindness and love toward the life of this Ezra.  May we apply ourselves to study the Word, to do the Word, to teach the Word.  Help us this day dig deep within to make confession to you for missing the mark.  Oh God, we long for Your Hand on our lives.  Acceptance with peace for what You have gifted our way.  I'm so shaken tonight by my own mess.  Help us find a beautiful hope to press in, press on.

PHOTO: The Word:  Study. Do. Teach. Live. Love.

1 comment:

  1. Ezra confessed using plural pronouns - our evil deeds, our great guilt. He did not see around the timber in his eye to gaze at the speck of dust in the exiles' eyes. I hear many Americans say my country, my taxes - we need to always remember - it is our country, our sins as a country against God.

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