The Hand of the Lord!

Ezra 7:9-11 (New International Version)

9 He had begun his journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, for the gracious hand of his God was on him. 10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.

Ezra was a gifted bible teacher that was on a mission to move Gods people forward. I love this story of this unheralded man of God. People knew and believed him, because of his life lived before them and his teaching. An amazing man who listened to God, the Word said "the gracious hand of God was on him". Ezra (his name means "help") knew God and believed what He told him. If you have the time to read about this man, you will be encouraged. What we forget sometimes is that Ezra, like many others in the Bible were men and women just like we are. It is encouraging to know that we can claim the same promises they did. Studying Gods Word and then applying these principles to our life is what this Christian walk is all about. The hand of God is also upon us when we do His will! Be encouraged and strengthened as you study this week.
Remember who you are in the Lord!