03/06/2026
Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel. (NKJV)
As you go about your business for the day, take a minute or two to reflect on the above scripture. And as you do, see how a great investment it is for one to prepare their heart to seek God. A heart that has been prepared to seek God will be sensitive, obedient, humble and willing to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Not only did Ezra prepare his heart, he was ready to act out the word of God that he learnt along the way. Most of the time we get passionate about learning from God and leave it there. Only a few are fully willing to obey what the word teaches. Every act of obedience to the word has a blessing attached to it, and imagine how far you could be if you obeyed everything you know from the word and personal encounters with the Holy Spirit.
As if obeying God was not enough, the man went on to desiring others being transformed by the same word he learnt from God. Jesus gave us the great commission to "make disciples of all nations... and to teach them whatsoever He has commanded us." As a child of God, knowing God personally should never be the end of it all nor should it seem more fulfilling WITHOUT HAVING SHARED THE SAME TRUTHS that transformed your life with those that don't know that Truth.
Consequently God gave Ezra, amongst other things, wisdom, favour, promotion and spiritual insight. His desire led to God giving him more than what he desired primarily, God added more just like He did for Solomon when he only asked for wisdom to lead God's people.
Reflection: Is your heart set to seek God purely? Do you desire to obey everything He says/ teaches? Is there any area where there is no total obedience? Are you sharing His truth with those bound by the devil and the world? Are you rooted in His word?Where must you improve in your walk with Him?