In Ezra chapter 7 we see Ezra taking on the assignment to lead the people in teaching the word of God and rebuilding the temple. We see God's hand on him because of his devotion to the scriptures. He was carrying the letter from king Artexerxes of Persia along with all the King had sent to assist Him in building the temple. God had opened the floodgates of blessing for His assignment. The King who ordered the work to stop was now their biggest supporter. The king understood the consequences of standing in the way of God's assignment.
In chapter 8 we see God working in their hearts to get them ready for what He was doing. They assembled, fasted and prayed for safety and assigned tasks for their mission.
In chapter 9 we see God convicting their hearts for intermarrying with those who worship other Gods, idols and practice paganism. That is why it is so important to be one spiritually when we marry so that we can keep God's ways clear and pure. He knows well the consequences of compromising spiritually.
In chapter 10 we see them being obedient in this. Ezra wanted them going into their assignment worshiping only the Lord God and no others. sometimes we have to do difficult things to keep our worship pure. God always honors our obedience in these things. The blessings will be worth the sacrifice.
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