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In today's reading we will complete the Book of Ezra with Chapters 9 and 10, then begin the Book of Nehemiah with Chapter 1. Today we will read about the sin of intermarrying with women of the countries around them who worshipped other gods. We will see Ezra very dismayed at this sin because it wasn't just the people, it was the leaders who were at the forefront of it, providing bad example by disobeying God's laws. Ezra shows us the right thing to do in any sinful situation- he prompts the people to confess their sins and take action to correct their behavior, which they did!
In our discussion for daily application we will look at the importance of confessing our sins and changing our behavior as well as being mindful of the fact that our own behavior can negatively (or positively!) affect those around us when they see us sinning or refraining from sinning. We are so fortunate that our God is such a loving, forgiving God who is faithful to forgive us of our sins when we confess them to Him. There is nothing that separate us from His love, which is in Jesus, but God does discipline us because He loves us. We are His children. He is our Heavenly Father and He does not want to see us stray even further into our sin. Let us be encouraged today to confess any sins we may be engaging in and correct our behavior, as we read today in Ezra, reassured by the fact that Jesus has paid the price for our sins and we can approach Him to repent. He is so faithful and loving. God will always receive us and forgive us.
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