October 6

Ezra had God’s blessing and he got what he sought. It took him 6 months to travel to Jerusalem which seems like a lot to me, but it evidentially was fast! There is no doubt that God commands His blessings toward us and gives us success but not without any trouble.

Ezra 7:10 (NIV)
10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.

Ezra did what we teach in OSL; come, hear and do. He was a man that was founded on the rock and it is obvious that God commanded His blessing towards him – and why should we expect anything else with a better covenant! God – I want it all – all your blessings – with all that means!