With the Kings provisions and with 5000 volunteers Ezra travelled safely 900 miles across a dangerous desert and worships in the temple in Jerusalem.
- God blesses the work that seeks to honour him by humble faith.
- God blesses the work that seeks to honour Him with integrity.
- God blesses the work that seeks to honour Him by Christ-centered worship
Reflective Discussion:
1. How do we know when it is proper or when it is wrong to use human means in addition to trusting God?
2. In light of Luke 16:10-13, why is financial integrity a big deal?
3. What does it mean to glory (boast) in the cross of Christ (Gal. 6:14)? How can we do this as individuals and as a church?