Ezra 8-10

What God said to me – How do you react when you sin or hear about sin? Do you grieve that “I AM” grieved or do you rank the sin as “bad” and “not so bad”? You must learn to see sin in the way I see it. The only way you can do that is to walk with Me moment by moment. As we go along together, I will speak to you and teach you as you see things and encounter people and situations. You must begin to pray about things and not react. Pray for the people who sin and pray for those affected. Sin has such a high price. It ruins individuals. It ruins families. It ruins society. This is part of praying without ceasing – interceding on behalf of others so they repent and turn to Me, and you walk in a manner worthy of your calling.

Ezra 4-7

What God said to me – Ezra set his heart not just to study My word, but to practice it – and not just to practice it, but to teach it.  Do you see the progression of how My word affects a person’s life and walk when they commit themselves totally to Me?  My word can and will change your life when you commit yourself to study it.  “I AM” the word and as you spend time studying, you are spending in depth time with Me.  As you spend in depth time with Me, the natural result is for you obey and practice My word.  As you begin to obey and practice My word, you’ll begin to teach it – maybe not in a formal classroom setting, but in your day-to-day life as you share what you have learned with the people you encounter.

Ezra 1-3

What God said to me – “In order to fulfill the word of the Lord” – what a statement.  You never have to fear that I will not do what I say – I always fulfill My word.  As you look around and see the chaos in the world and sin overwhelming society, look to My word and don’t be sad or afraid.  “I AM” at work bringing My word to fruition.  “I AM” orchestrating the ultimate fulfillment of My word.  The world is not winning – it is only demonstrating the fact that My word is true.  Don’t be anxious or impatient because it will only take a second for everything to change.  In the meantime – you be faithful.  You be diligent.  Share every time I give you opportunity.  There are still some who will come before the end.