Ezra 9:8-9

Spend time in prayer and silence with God asking Him to meet with you and speak to you.

Bible Reading

“But now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been gracious in leaving us a remnant and giving us a firm place in His sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes and a little relief in our bondage. Though we are slaves, Our God has not deserted us in our bondage. He has shown us kindness in the sight of the kings of Persia: He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and He has given us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem.”

– Ezra 9:8-9

Devotion

In the middle of his prayer of confession and repentance, Ezra breaks out into a psalm of praise. Here he focuses on the grace of God and realizes that God’s abiding presence has never left them even in captivity. He points out that God is kind and that He is the giver of new life. There is so much that Ezra is thankful for as he contemplates the goodness and sovereignty of God.

The Big Question

As you think about your sin and God’s grace, what kind of thoughts go through your head? As you contemplate God’s activity in your life, what song of praise does your heart compose?

Conclude your time in prayer and silence reflecting on what God revealed to you today.