Ezra 3, 4
Inspired thots
The Jews were allowed by king Cyrus to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple of God which was destroyed before their captivity. Such a godly gentile king who was used by God! Hallelujah!
The Jews were united in this task which prompted them to return to their God in faith. God was beginning to move among them to bring them back to Himself.
The gentile believers wanted to help in the restoration of the temple and offered their help to Judah but were rejected uncouthly. Hence, enmity stepped in. Good intentions turned sour;how could the situation be done right? Perhaps the Jews could have explained their decline of help better than being too outright in their response. Rejection is not easy to accept by anyone especially those with good intentions.
Thus, problems arose for the Jews in the building of the temple. The work was slow and the opposition delayed its completion. How important to establish good communication and relations to have peace and success!
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
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