Ezra 7:10 (NIV)
Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in
Israel.
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Ezra 7:6 (NIV)
this Ezra came
up from Babylon. He was a teacher well versed in the
Law of Moses, which the Lord,
the God of Israel, had given.
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Nehemiah 8:9b (NIV)
…Ezra the
priest and teacher of the Law…
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Ezra 7:12b (NIV)
To Ezra the
priest, teacher of the Law of the God of heaven:
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Ezra
is a biblical male character whom the bible describes as devoted, a
scribe/priest, teacher of the Law. 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 7:10 (NIV).
No
wonder he was very outstanding in his leadership and teaching - because his
foundation was the Word of God. Scripture is very clear about what Ezra’s
priority was – studying and observing the Law of the Lord.
Could
you say of yourself likewise?
Could
others say of you likewise?
Can
the almighty God say of you likewise?
What
will it take for you to restructure your life such that you give attention to
the Word?
You
will agree with me that if everything is that important, you need the breath of
life in order to keep pursuing. Why not show appreciation to the giver? How
high you go will be determined by how stable your foundation is. A life built
on the Word of God is an unshakable life. There is so much to be studied in
life however, our goal is to stir you in the direction that matters most.
The
outcome of devotion are enormous.
2 Peter 1:2-3 (NIV)
Grace
and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of
Jesus our Lord.
His
divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through
our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and
goodness.
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Mine
Choose to be that person
who abounds in knowledge of the Word. As a result, it becomes evident in your
character.
What will it take to be
devoted to the Law of the LORD (Word)?
-Decision
-Focus, despite
distractions.
-Giving attention to the
Word.
-Purposefully studying
(not just reading) with a mind to understand God, gain wisdom, and get
direction. Through devotion, you get direction, you discover God’s purpose for
you.
Ezra taught the decrees
in Israel. The location and population were specific.
Ezra 7:10b (NIV)
…
and to teaching its decrees and
laws in
Israel.
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Consider
making a life of devotion to studying and observing the Word a lifestyle. Amen!
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