Ezra 6

Moreover I issue a decree as to what you shall do for the elders of these Jews, for the building of this house of God: Let the cost be paid at the king’s expense from taxes on the region beyond the River; this is to be given immediately to these men, so that they are not hindered. v.8

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This just amazes me.  Not only did Darius find the record by king Cyrus to set the captives free and return to their land to rebuild the temple of God, but he adds a decree that government earning should be given to the Jews so that they can use it to build.  Anything the Jews wanted for not only building but also for sacrificing was given them.  With all the provisions the work of the building of the temple was soon and quickly completed.  All this for sure probably shocked Tattenai who's motive was to get the king on his side and stop the Jews from building.  For such a decree to be made by a foreign king to bless the Jews in this way, how could you not realize this was God's moving?  The last verse of this chapter makes it obvious, "for the Lord made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria toward them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel."  We don't read if Cyrus and Darius were believers in the One True God, but remember who their mother and grandmother was: Esther, who probably had great influence on their family.  When God's timing of His purposes are not just minimally fulfilled and provided for rather they are abundantly fulfilled and from such a way or service as least expected.  Though there were oppositions and delays in this building project, in due season God brought it to full completion.  So we today wait for God's building project of His Kingdom to come fully on earth as it is in heaven for when it does it will cause all to be made joyful and turn their hearts toward God.  How have you experienced God's over abundant provision from where you've least expected?  How can you let God use you to provide for someone in that way?