May 1, 2025, Ezra 8:15-20

May 1, 2025, Ezra 8:15-20

15 I gathered them to the river that runs to Ahava, and there we camped three days. As I reviewed the people and the priests, I found there none of the sons of Levi. 16 Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men, and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of insight, 17 and sent them to Iddo, the leading man at the place Casiphia, telling them what to say to Iddo and his brothers and the temple servants at the place Casiphia, namely, to send us ministers for the house of our God. 18 And by the good hand of our God on us, they brought us a man of discretion, of the sons of Mahli the son of Levi, son of Israel, namely Sherebiah with his sons and kinsmen, 18; 19 also Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, with his kinsmen and their sons, 20; 20 besides 220 of the temple servants, whom David and his officials had set apart to attend the Levites. These were all mentioned by name.

These verses emphasize Ezra's understanding that the Levites were essential for temple service and ministry.  He jumped into action to locate and recruit them. His plan was successful and a man of understanding plus a group of Levites joined Ezra's group.

As Christians are we seeking wisdom, instruction and understanding from Godly individuals who seek truth through the Word and Holy Spirit?  Pray earnestly for God to place individuals who are “set apart” your life. 

Robin Adams

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