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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