After a long delay, rebuilding begins and another challenge to it. The elders were authorized, so they had no problem with asking for the king’s decree to be made known. The prophets urged that the rebuilding proceed as well. There will come times in our lives and ministries when God’s will is so clear that no one dare oppose it. At other times, we must make value judgments. When the world and the church can work together, they should.
LORD, give us clarity of insight concerning your will for our activity.
Ezra 5