Ezra 8This wave of returnees to Jerusalem was gathered at the river, but Ezra discovered that he had no Levites with him. It was important to bring members of this group because they would be able to assist the priests in the worship practices of the restored temple. Ezra is thinking ahead to the reality of a future in which the temple is restored to full function as a symbol of God’s presence among them, and favor to them. Acquiring these Levites was an act of faith. He could have said “we are just a small group, and we don’t know if we can support ourselves.” Instead, he dared to trust that the LORD who gave them their mission would provide for all those servants necessary to accomplish it.
LORD, help us to act in faith, as Ezra did.
Devotions 