PERSONAL INTEREST
Today's reading: Ezra 6-10

"Then they will be able to offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for me and my sons." Ezra 6:10 NLT

King Darius had uncovered old documents stating the government was to assist in the rebuilding of the Temple.

He was adamant it be done.

He was specific in giving the orders.

He made it very plain that no one in his cabinet would stand in the way of the construction process.

He was even determined to foot the bill.

Was he religious? No.

Was he Jewish? No.

Was he even going to be allowed inside the Temple when it was completed? No, probably not.

But he knew the influence it would have on him, on his reign, on the lives of his sons.

So he supported the church.

The church is where folks turn when the bottom falls out of life. The church is where people turn when there is a catastrophe. The church is where people go when they find out the world offers nothing--no peace, no hope, no life.  The church is where people run when their lives turn upside-down.

We have to be ready, Church.