In all your relationships – especially when you encounter great difficulties – imitate God. Be ‘gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love’ (v.8).
Love is the most powerful force in the world. We overcome through love. This was the message of Martin Luther King who said, ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.’
The blood of Christ is like tears in the eyes, it washes away the specks of dirt.’Corrie ten Boom pointed out, ‘
Mark Twain once said, ‘The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work!’ Vision without work is just hallucination. The church will not be rebuilt without God’s hand (7:6). But equally it will not be rebuilt without hardwork, commitment and application.
Study of God’s words without action is worthless.
Ezra’s example gives a wonderful model to follow. Immerse yourself in God’s word, committing time and effort to studying it. Realise that, on its own, this is not enough. Allow God’s word to shape and change your life as well; put it into action, and teach others to do the same.
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