DCLM Daily Manna Saturday, August 13, 2022
TOPIC: Confidence in God
TEXT: EZRA 8:15-32
KEY VERSE: “For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him… So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us” (EZRA 8:22, 23).
George Muller said, “Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends. Be assured, if you walk with Him and look to Him, and expect help from Him, He will never fail you.” It takes faith to walk with God in difficult times.
Ezra had the challenging task of leading a delegation of Jews back home to Jerusalem from exile. In taking a census, he noticed the absence of any priest in the delegation. He sought for and found Sherebiah “a man of great understanding” to join his caravan. A long journey, which would involve many difficulties and dangers, was now before Ezra and his great company. For his trip, they needed guidance and protection from the enemies on the way. This danger was increased by the treasures which they carried with them and the character and composition of their company because amongst them were many women and “little ones”, who in case of an attack would not be able to assist in repelling it, but would, themselves require defence.
The challenge was enormous and the options before Ezra were few. He decided to fast and pray, putting his fate and those of his people in the hands of the Almighty. And God, the ever-faithful Father, answered his prayers and kept him and the people safe all through the journey from Babylon to Jerusalem.
Confidence In God is necessary if you must journey through life successfully. You need God for guidance and protection from all dangers that face us daily. Ezra trusted God and He answered his prayers. The same God will answer your prayers today if you will call on Him in faith.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Those who put their confidence in God can never be disappointed.
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