Ezra 1: 1 – 7
The rebuilding done by the
Israelites, following their return from Babylon after 70 years was remarkable.
Operating in sorrow and joy, they were able to gather in one accord to build
unto the Lord; following the standard of God.
- On
their return, their hands were full of businesses to provide for
themselves and their families; but these were not excuses for them to
refrain from building as commanded.
- Their
holy zeal for the things of God, made them see all other areas of their
lives as secondary to the paramount call of heaven. Matthew 6:33
- They
could not build a temple immediately, but they could not be without an
ALTAR! They made good use of their fears in building an altar as a matter
of urgency.
- They
built on the same foundation, at the same place and on the same bases in
order to follow God's requirements, in meeting the standard of Heaven. 1st Corinthians
3:11 and1st Corinthians 10:1-4
Prayer:
- Lord,
increase the zeal of our men for the things that pertain to God. Deliver
them from all forms of excuses (no matter how genuine), that are taking
them away from heeding the call of heaven in their lives. Let them trust
in Your supernatural provision.
- As
the life of Jesus is an Altar made ready for us, Lord please help our men
to make “an altar” ready through their lives as “one man” for their
generation and generations to come. Let them build on the same foundation
as laid down by our Lord Jesus Christ. Release a fresh spark, that will
fire them up for the service of God into their lives.
- Lord,
please open the eyes of our men to the urgency in building with You for
their generation and generations after them. Let the fear of God drive
them into purposeful building for Your Kingdom. Help them to put the
glories of this world behind, and set the CROSS of Jesus before them at
all times.
- Lord,
let the lives of our men meet Your requirements at all times. Make Your
standard their daily code, and help them to obey the instructions of
heaven without delay. Grant them divine ability to approach You faithfully
and to perfect holiness in the fear of God always.
