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Friday, October 19, 2018

The Gracious Hand of God...



            Have you had your Joy Juice today?  Thank the Lord that He is always preparing special servings for each of us.

            In the book of Ezra we read about how, after 70 years in exile, the captives from Judah were allowed to return to their homeland. Nearly 50,000 people made this journey. 

            Ezra 8:22 documents their faith.  They told the king, “The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him.”  They trusted God; and they knew that it was imperative to prepare before they even started their journey.  

            Do we ever move ahead on a project or a decision without prayerful consideration? When we go ahead of God, often our plans fail.  Let’s follow the example of Ezra and his people.  They knew God’s promises to protect them, but they didn’t take that for granted. They humbled themselves by fasting and praying. And their prayers were answered.

            Too often we pray superficially.  Serious prayer requires concentration.  It puts us in touch with God’s will and can really change us.  Without serious prayer, we reduce God to a quick-service drive-through. 

               "The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him….”  May we keep our eyes focused on Him and joyfully prepare for each day by seeking His presence through prayer.

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