Ezra 7:10
“For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.”
One does not stumble into a life of purpose. Like Ezra, you must purposefully set your heart. This means choosing your spiritual direction long before the moments of testing arrive.
In our hurried world, it is tempting to rush ahead. We often want to speak before we have truly listened, or teach others before we have faithfully obeyed. But Ezra shows us a better way.
First, he steeped his soul in God’s Word. Then, he let that truth change his daily habits, practicing what he learned. Only then did he share it with others. That order still matters today.
Let God’s grace sink deeply into your soul before letting it pour out of your mouth. A heart that genuinely learns and lives His truth becomes an unstoppable light.
I’m Lonnie Davis and these are thoughts worth thinking.
Suggested Prayer: Lord, help me to quietly study Your truth, faithfully practice it, and then humbly share Your love with the world.