Today’s Scripture: Ezra 1:5 NLT Tyndale: Then God stirred the hearts of the priests and Levites and the leaders of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple of the LORD.
Ezra makes it clear that it is the LORD who stirs our hearts: from stirring the heart of King Cyrus to write the proclamation to rebuild the temple to stirring the hearts of those to return to Jerusalem.
Do you believe God is still in the heart stirring business? I do. Reading through several translations of Ezra 1:5 I concur that God stirs us, moves us, inspires us and raises our spirit. What has Yahweh stirred in your spirit?
Have you been inspired to join with others for a common purpose? Have you been moved for something specific? God will also stir the hearts of those around you to assist in your journey. God has appointed all of us to do His will and He will stir the hearts to make it happen.
Go where the LORD has stirred your heart; trusting and praising His name. How is God stirring your heart?
Today’s Prayer: LORD, thank You for stirring my heart. Please continue to move my heart where You want it. Inspire me to go where You want me and to help others go where You are sending them. I praise You with thanksgiving and proclaim that You are good and Your faithful love endures forever! Amen
Tom Raines Jr
Affirmations of God
My heart is stirred by many things. Getting to them all as the tide of Life draws me swiftly onward is the challenge.
Amen Joseph, may God direct and may we find the discernment and discipline to complete His will.