The Gracious Hand of God

 Scripture:

“And praise him for demonstrating such unfailing love to me by honoring me before the king, his council, and all his mighty nobles! I felt encouraged because the gracious hand of the Lord my God was on me. And I gathered some of the leaders of Israel to return with me to Jerusalem.” ‭‭Ezra‬ ‭7‬:‭28‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Ezra had been sent by the King of Persia to make sure the Temple had been built correctly and to dedicate it to the Lord. It is so interesting the three kings of Persia thought it was important to build the Temple and let God’s people go back to Jerusalem and worship Him there. Ezra felt honored to be honored by the king and his nobles. He was encouraged because the gracious hand of the Lord was on him and he gathered some leaders of Israel and returned to Jerusalem. Ezra could sense that the good hand of God was on him and this was God’s doing.

Application:

I love it when the favor of God and His good hand comes upon my life. He has opened doors and done things in my life that are beyond belief. It is only God who can put you in places like that. It is His hand on your life that makes all the difference. When You are fully submitted to the Lord, He will put you on special assignments. He will open doors that seem impossible to open. You will stand and know that the good hand of God was on your life. It is very humbling.

Prayer:

Father, let Your good hand be upon my life. Let Your presence guide and guard me. Show me each step and help me to follow You well. I want to walk in step with You. I long for Your presence and Your touch on my life. Let You special favor rest on my life and help me to walk in obedience to whatever You open before me. 

Yours Forever,

Jeff