Ezr 7:27 | MHM | STEP | Ezra's Thankfulness to God This passage highlights Ezra's gratitude to God for the blessings he and his people received. After describing the king’s decree, Ezra pauses to give thanks to God. He recognizes that the good things that happened were not just the result of human actions but were ultimately from God’s hand. Ezra sets an example of how we should always give thanks to God for His guidance, provision, and strength. v. 27 : Ezra praises God for putting it into the king’s heart to make this decree. He acknowledges that God can influence the hearts and minds of rulers to accomplish His purposes. Ezra says, Blessed be the Lord , showing how grateful he is for what God has done. When leaders act in ways that support righteousness and encourage faith, we should thank God for working in their hearts. This reminds us of It is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13 ).

‏ Ezra 7:27

Ezra's Thankfulness to God

This passage highlights Ezra's gratitude to God for the blessings he and his people received. After describing the king’s decree, Ezra pauses to give thanks to God. He recognizes that the good things that happened were not just the result of human actions but were ultimately from God’s hand. Ezra sets an example of how we should always give thanks to God for His guidance, provision, and strength.

v. 27: Ezra praises God for putting it into the king’s heart to make this decree. He acknowledges that God can influence the hearts and minds of rulers to accomplish His purposes. Ezra says, Blessed be the Lord, showing how grateful he is for what God has done. When leaders act in ways that support righteousness and encourage faith, we should thank God for working in their hearts. This reminds us of It is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13 ^a).