Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. [Ezra 7:10]
Notice Ezra prepared his heart to:
- Seek the law of the LORD
- Do it (the law of the LORD)
- Teach (the law of the LORD) in Israel
Have we prepared our hearts to:
- Worship God
- Grow spiritually
- Impact our world
If we profess to love God and claim Jesus Christ as our Savior, but do not prepare ourselves to do these things, how honest are we really being with God, ourselves, and those around us? Ephesians 2:10 states that we are "created in Christ Jesus unto good words, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Daily, we should be conforming to the image of Christ. [Romans 8:29] This takes dedication and purpose, by the power of the Holy Spirit living within us.
May we desire to be like Christ, by daily worshiping God, growing spiritually, and impacting our world. This means reading, studying, and obeying God's Word, while sharing it with others. Will you join me? I pray that you will.
* Points from Brave New Discipleship by Max Anders
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