Ezra 6: 19-23: Marvels – Part V
Monday, November 20, 2023
God had changed the mind of the king of Assyria to the Israelites in rebuilding The Temple of God, the God of Israel.
God says: My faithful celebrated when the Emperor of Syria released them from bondage, for they saw my hand in that marvel. My faithful returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple where they and I communed. Today I invite you to open hour own heart to me so that I might build my New Temple within.
Then the Israelites who had returned from exile, along with everyone who had removed themselves from the abuses of the nations to join them and seek God, the God of Israel, ate the Passover. With great joy they celebrated.
God says: My faithful returned from exile to celebrate with me in great joy for the marvel of their return. They believed that I lived only in their Temple but I have come to walk among you to reveal greater marvels than you even imagined. I come as one of you to live with you, to eat and drink with you, to pray and play with you. I have come to write a New Covenant with you and to write in on your heart.
With joy they celebrated . . .
God says: I know that there are many days and many nights when my marvels and miracles fade from your memory but despite this dwindling, I urge you to remain in me. For I will always remain in you. Exchange your old wine skins for new ones so that I might live in you forever.
With joy they celebrated the marvels their God had done for them.
For more on Darius, the King of Assyria, click on the Temple image above, or visit: http://bibleencyclopedia.com/pictures/Ezra_6_Dedication_of_the_temple.htm
Other images from: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/christiancrier/2015/08/22/what-is-the-difference-between-new-wine-and-old-wine-in-the-bible/ and https://gjcoc.us/the-new-covenant-is-here/
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