Whispers Of Grace

Faithfulness Read Ezra Chapter 9 and 10 As we finish looking at the book of Ezra in chapter 9 and 10, we see the importance of Intercession and Wisdom. These 2 things are what are necessary in every generation:- 1 - Intercession - for the people and for repentance. 2 - Wisdom - bringing a divine solution. Joshua 22 v 16 – Asks   “How could you turn away from the Lord”? After everything God had done for these exiles who had returned to their own land, Ezra was shocked and utterly appalled to hear that the people had not kept themselves separated from the other nations, but had actually intermarried and brought other gods and customs into Israel. Ezra wept bitterly before the Lord and made intercession for the people, laying hold on the covenant God had made, until he had received the plan of deliverance and God's divine solution for his generation.  The people responded, it took time but they obeyed.  (Throughout the bible we see that God's plan was revealed in...