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Tag Archives: Ezra
Hope for the Hopeless
Despite our failures, our attempts to distance ourselves from God, our deliberate disobedience, our drifting from the principles of his word, God is still faithful and forgiving. He is a God of grace and mercy. He is a God of hope (Rom. 15:13). He doesn’t give up on his people—even the ones who seem hopeless. People like you and me. Continue reading
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Tagged compromise, Ezra, God of hope, hopeless people, old dog new tricks, there is always hope
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Seeking the Blessing of God
We all stand in need of the hand of the Lord (his blessing) each and every day. We just can’t do it alone. Therefore we go to him daily in prayer seeking his blessing as we pray, and as we hear and obey his word. Continue reading
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Tagged answered prayer, Blessing, compromise, Ezra, gracious hand of God, hearing the word, obedience, Open your heart, petition
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The Hand of the Lord
God’s blessing (his hand) was on him because he was devoted to studying and observing God’s word, and teaching it to others. He was clearly a man devoted to the Lord and his word, and therefore, the hand of the Lord was upon him. Continue reading
The Eye of God
But his eye is watching you too. He wants to strengthen you today to accomplish the tasks he has given you. He hasn’t forgotten about you. He’s there to care, to protect, to provide and to bless. Continue reading
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Tagged exile, eye of God, Ezra, God's blessing, God's promise, return from exile, strengthened
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The Hand of the Lord
God’s blessing (his hand) was on him because he was devoted to studying and observing God’s word, and teaching it to others. He was clearly a man devoted to the Lord and his word, and therefore, the hand of the Lord was upon him. Continue reading
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Tagged blessing of the Lord, Ezra, Hand of the Lord, leadership, study of the word
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The Eye of God
Of course it didn’t take long for opposition to arise. When God is at work, the enemy does what he can to cause confusion, division and frustration. No exception here. Continue reading
The Hand of the Lord
God’s blessing (his hand) was on Ezra because he was devoted to studying and observing God’s word, and teaching it to others. Continue reading
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Tagged blessing of God, Cyrus of Persia, Ezra, God blessed Ezra, Hand of the Lord
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The Eye of God
God has been watching his people. As they have begun to turn to him, he has turned toward them; he is watching out for them. Continue reading
Seeking the Blessing of God
God was showing his blessing in many ways, but there was continued need for the blessing of God. So Ezra and the people began to fast and pray for more of his blessing. Continue reading
The Hand of the Lord
God blessed Ezra in extraordinary ways because “the hand of the Lord” was “on him.” The hand of the Lord being upon you is his blessing. Continue reading
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