Prophets and Kings

 Scripture:

“So the elders of the Jews built, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they built and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the command of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia.” ‭‭Ezra‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Observation:

I love this because God’s people had been exiled to Babylon and were being sent back to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem. It says here that they prospered in the rebuilding through the prophesying of Haggai and Zechariah. It also demonstrates that three kings of other nations commanded the rebuilding of God’s temple. When God wants to get something done, He can cause kings of other nations to make it happen. We also see that it involved Haggai and Zechariah prophesying. We need prophets and kings to hear God’s word and make it happen.

Application:

God has the ability to cause what we are doing to prosper and be unstoppable. He has the ability to cause unbelievers to finance Kingdom work. He has the ability to cause those who are far from Him to get on the team and make His will be accomplished. When we obey the prophetic word, we can expect help to accomplish what God is saying. We must be ready to receive what God says and we must be ready to work with those who are not like us.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, I want to work with You on Your will here in Loudoun County, and in the nations of the earth. Help me to listen to the voice of Your prophets and to work with kings and leaders to accomplish Your will in the earth. Send people into my life that can make the dreams You have put in my heart to come to pass.

Yours Forever,

Jeff