以斯拉记第7章：神的手兴起以斯拉

 
GK611晨祷生命读经
24/07/2025
主讲: 丘均发传道


一、神的手预备对的人（拉7:1-10）

1.家谱显明神计划（V1-5）
这里是一段非常重要家谱！它证明以斯拉是亚伦的后裔（大祭司的血统），神早就预备他成为属灵领袖。

神对我们的生命也有独特的计划，也许你现在很平凡，但神正在预备你！

2.精通律法蒙神助（V6-9）
经文描述以斯拉是通达律法的文士，是熟练精通神话语、心志敬虔、信仰根基稳固的人。他是在外邦之地成长，却没有被环境同化；而是默默扎根真理，为神准备的器皿。

神的手就帮助他，感动王心，允许他一切所求，并兴起他做领袖，把愿意的犹大人从巴比伦带回去，这是第二波的回归。

神不随便使用人，尤其是领袖。祂使用那些持续在忠心预备的器皿。我们若精通神话语、持续敬畏祂，神的恩手同样会搭救我们、开路给我们、并托住我们。

3.立志行道并教导（V10）
神的手帮助了以斯拉，他主动立志回应神：
a. 考究神的律法。b. 遵行神的律法。c. 教导神的律法。

神主动兴起以斯拉，因为神要透过他去帮助、教导以色列百姓，让百姓重新明白神的律法，照着神的心意来服事祂！

今天神仍在寻找这样的人：肯先装备自己、肯按真理行事、肯服事别人、肯带领失落的人回归神的心意。

二、神的手推动对的事（拉7:11-26）

1. 王的谕令 神的安排（V11-20）
波斯王竟然主动提供资金、物资，支持以斯拉回归！这完全是神的作为，因为“王的心在耶和华手中”（箴21:1）。

当我们顺服神，祂不但为我们开路，甚至动用意想不到的资源！因为神要成就的事，无人能拦阻！

2. 属灵权柄 神圣责任（V21-26）
神给了以斯拉极大的权柄，但也赋予他责任——授权使用国库的钱、教导百姓律法、设立审判官。恩典不是让我们安逸，而是更有使命！

神给我们的资源（时间、金钱、恩赐）不是为自己享受，而是为神的国度效力！恩典越大，责任越大！

三、神的手坚固对的心（拉7:27-28）

以斯拉被兴起重用，他没有骄傲，而是称颂、归荣耀给神！他知道一切成功都来自“神的手”，才让他能坚强面对一切的挑战。

当我们事奉有果效，要学习以斯拉的感恩！感恩的心，是蒙神持续使用的关键！

总结：

神的手能兴起以斯拉，也能兴起你和我！

也许你觉得平凡，但神正在预备你；也许你觉得资源不足，但神能调动万有；也许你害怕失败，但神要坚固感恩的心！


    
  

Ezra Chapter 7: God's Hand Raises Up Ezra 
GK611 Morning Devotion
24/07/2025
The Morning Devotion Speaker:  Ps. Daniel 

I. God's Hand Prepares the Right Person (Ezra 7:1–10) 

I. God's Hand Prepares the Right Person (Ezra 7:1–10)

1. Genealogy Reveals God's Plan (V1–5)
This is a very important genealogy! It proves that Ezra was a descendant of Aaron (the high priestly line). God had long prepared him to become a spiritual leader.

God also has a unique plan for each of our lives. Maybe you seem ordinary now, but God is preparing you!

2. Skilled in the Law, Helped by God (V6–9)
The passage describes Ezra as a scribe well-versed in the Law—a person deeply grounded in God's Word, devout in spirit, and with a solid foundation of faith. Though he grew up in a foreign land, he wasn’t assimilated by the culture. Instead, he quietly rooted himself in truth, becoming a vessel prepared by God.

God’s hand helped him—moved the king’s heart, granted all he requested, and raised him up as a leader to bring willing Jews back from Babylon. This was the second wave of return.

God doesn’t use people casually, especially leaders. He uses those who are persistently and faithfully preparing themselves. If we become well-versed in God’s Word and continue to fear Him, His gracious hand will also deliver, guide, and uphold us.

3. Determined to Do and Teach the Word (V10)
God's hand helped Ezra, and he actively responded by resolving to: Study God’s Law、Obey God’s Law、Teach God’s Law.

God intentionally raised up Ezra because He wanted to use him to help and instruct the Israelites, leading them to once again understand God's Law and serve Him according to His will.

Today, God is still looking for people like this—those willing to first equip themselves, live according to the truth, serve others, and lead the lost back to God’s heart.

II. God’s Hand Advances the Right Work (Ezra 7:11–26) 

1. Royal Decree, Divine Arrangement (V11–20)
The Persian king took the initiative to provide funds and supplies to support Ezra’s return! This was entirely God’s doing—because “The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD” (Proverbs 21:1).

When we obey God, He not only opens the way for us, but even mobilizes unexpected resources—because what God intends to accomplish, no one can stop!

2. Spiritual Authority, Sacred Responsibility (V21–26)
God gave Ezra great authority, but also entrusted him with great responsibility—he was authorized to use the treasury, teach the people the Law, and appoint judges. Grace is not for comfort but for mission!

The resources God gives us—time, money, gifts—are not for personal enjoyment, but to serve His Kingdom. The greater the grace, the greater the responsibility!

III. God’s Hand Strengthens the Right Heart (Ezra 7:27–28) 

Ezra was raised and mightily used, yet he wasn’t proud. Instead, he praised and glorified God! He knew that all success came from “the hand of God,” which gave him strength to face every challenge.

When we see fruit in our ministry, we must learn from Ezra’s attitude of gratitude. A 
thankful heart is the key to be used continuously by God!

Conclusion: 

The hand of God that raised up Ezra can also raise up you and me!

Maybe you feel ordinary, but God is preparing you.
Maybe you feel under-resourced, but God can mobilize everything.
Maybe you're afraid of failure, but God wants to strengthen your thankful heart!