Ezra 7:29

I. Ways in Which The Hand of the Lord Was on Ezra•

He received requests from the King - Ezra 7:6
He found willing servants for the Temple – Ezra 8
The king provided a safe journey to Jerusalem -Ezra

II. Why The Hand Of The Lord Was On Ezra?

Ezra had prepared himself Ezra 7:9-10
Ezra had sought the Lord with diligence and faith 8:22
Ezra was willing to step out in faith 8:31
Ezra was willing to face difficult situations 9:1&2

III. How can we be sure the hand of the Lord will be on us here at Life Church?

We can prepare ourselves to be faithful to God
We can seek the Lord with diligence and faith
We can step our in faith against the odds
We can face difficult issues and situations head on

“The hand of the Lord my God was on me.”