“Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.”
Ezra 10:4 KJV
“Now get up, Ezra. Take charge—we’re behind you. Don’t back down.” God helped Ezra get unity to do the work God had called him to do. Getting the support to bring unity in the work God has called His people to do is also a key part in being fruitful. This cooperation was accomplished by the finished work of the Cross. Our reconciling “Peace” is Jesus! By dying as our sacrifice, He has broken down every wall of prejudice that separated us and has now made us equal through our union with Christ. Ethnic hatred has been dissolved by the crucifixion of His precious Body on the Cross. That’s why, in the Body of Christ, we put aside our differences and agree to work together in the Lord. Even in times of trouble we have a joyful confidence, knowing that our pressures will develop in us patient endurance. And patient endurance will refine our character, and proven character leads us back to hope. And this hope is not a disappointing fantasy, because we can now experience the endless love of God cascading into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who lives in us! It takes God’s love so let’s put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Amen!
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