Week 40 October 1-7

Day 1

All the people celebrated the dedication of the temple of the Lord with Joy. 
Praise the Lord Oh my soul!  Blessed is he whose help is in the Lord his God.  Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. 

Day 2

The Lord will say, "They are My people" and they will say, "The Lord is my God"

Day 3 - 5

Esther was put in a position "for such a time as this".  To do the will of God to save His people.  If she would have chosen to not be obedient then God would have used someone else.  But she prayed and found the strength in the Lord to approach the King and ask for her people to be spared. 

Day 6

The names of those who went up out of Babylon with Ezra.  
Ezra proclaimed a fast to humble self before God and ask for a safe journey.  God delivered them from enemies and ambushed by the way.  

Day 7

The Israelites had intermarried with foreigners while in captivity.  They were told not to do this thing.  Ezra was appalled and ashamed.  He tore clothes and pulled his hair, the guilt of the people was heavy.  The people realized sin and wept bitterly and were told that they must seperated themselves from foreign women and children. 


Happy Reading - Jeannie