Ezra 5
-There is a sequence of events that important to note here
in this chapter as the work resumes on rebuilding Jerusalem and the Temple of
the Living God. Note first that God speaks through His prophets Haggai and
Zechariah (Ezra 5:1). Second, the men of God take the word and run with it to
complete what God had spoken. This was Zerubbabel and Jeshua (Ezra 5:2). They
had the courage to begin rebuild again after they had been halted under
Artaxerxes’ proclamation (see Ezra 4). There was again resistance from foreign
authorities, namely Tattenai governor of the province beyond the River, also
Shethar-bozenai and their colleagues (Ezra 5:3, 6). Nevertheless, and this is
the third important event in sequence, the work continued as the Eye of God was
on the elders of the Jews so as not to stop the progression of the work on His
House (Ezra 5:5).
-A report was sent to King Darius, which was an honest
representation of what the Jews told their Gentile rulers as to the
reconstruction process. A request for the decree issued by King Cyrus was given
so that a decision could be made as to letting them work on the Temple or not
(Ezra 5:7-17).
-*Application* All things that the LORD calls us to and
allows will be done decently and in order. When things are truly of His Spirit,
it will just flow and smoothness will occur no matter how daunting the
circumstances. Seek God first on every matter you face. Then, when you hear His
prophetic Word, act upon it trusting that all will be well. This, as we will
see in the next chapters, will bring success and blessing for the Kingdom of
God!
Verse to Memorize:
Ezra 5:1-2
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