Read: Ezra 4:7-23; 7-8
Never underestimate the power of your stand. Enemies of Judah sent a letter to King Artaxerxes complaining about the Jews rebuilding Jerusalem. They told the king that if they built Jerusalem that they would not give tribute, customs or tolls to the king. So, the king shut them down. Many years later Ezra rose up and asked the same king if he could go back and rebuild Jerusalem. Not only did King Artaxerxes agree to let him go, but he gave him everything he asked for and decreed that anyone who wanted to go with him could. He even told them that the priests and anyone who worked for the Temple would be exempt from paying tribute, customs or tolls of any kind. So what was it that made the king change his mind? All it says is that the gracious hand of Ezra’s hand was upon him. That is a total reverse of favor!
That kind of favor is what the Lord wants to give us. We are to walk where others were not allowed to walk before. There are certain doctrines that were not allowed to be talked about in main-line churches, but I see God taking down the walls of religion and giving favor to those who humbly carry His Word. It has to do with God’s timing and we have to wait on his favor to fall. I see it falling now. Hearts are opening and fear of change is being overcome.
I pray that we move with wisdom into this new season God is bringing.
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