In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, the word of the Lord spoken through Jeremiah was fulfilled. The Lord put it into the mind of King Cyrus to issue a proclamation throughout his entire kingdom and to put it in writing:
2 This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: “The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and has appointed me to build Him a house at Jerusalem in Judah. 3 Whoever is among His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the Lord, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem. 4 Let every survivor, wherever he lives, be assisted by the men of that region with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with a freewill offering for the house of God in Jerusalem.” Ezra 1:1-4
The Lord put it into the mind of King Cyrus. Think about that statement for a minute, a King of Persia who had no reason to give the people of God an opportunity to build the House of the Lord, was influenced by our amazing Father. If God has such influence on people, then why do we doubt His ability to manage any situation we are going through. I know that these times people are hurting and desperate, but how many people turn the Lord in this time of distress? If God can influence a man like King Cyrus, don't you think He can influence our leaders in this world, and can control any situation. I challenge each of you take a moment each day to give thanks for where God has you, and the influence He is in your life. Sacrifice food for a day, yes fast for two meals this week, and pray during that period of fasting that He can resolve the challenges of the virus that has attacked so many. Be a blessing to others and wait for what He has for us.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
2 This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: “The Lord, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and has appointed me to build Him a house at Jerusalem in Judah. 3 Whoever is among His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the Lord, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem. 4 Let every survivor, wherever he lives, be assisted by the men of that region with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with a freewill offering for the house of God in Jerusalem.” Ezra 1:1-4
The Lord put it into the mind of King Cyrus. Think about that statement for a minute, a King of Persia who had no reason to give the people of God an opportunity to build the House of the Lord, was influenced by our amazing Father. If God has such influence on people, then why do we doubt His ability to manage any situation we are going through. I know that these times people are hurting and desperate, but how many people turn the Lord in this time of distress? If God can influence a man like King Cyrus, don't you think He can influence our leaders in this world, and can control any situation. I challenge each of you take a moment each day to give thanks for where God has you, and the influence He is in your life. Sacrifice food for a day, yes fast for two meals this week, and pray during that period of fasting that He can resolve the challenges of the virus that has attacked so many. Be a blessing to others and wait for what He has for us.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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