Day 19 - Ezra: All In With Devotion to God’s Word

Devotional Scripture Reading

Primary Passage: Ezra 7:10

Supporting Scriptures (as cited in devotional): Ezra 7:10, Second Timothy 2:15, James 1:22, Nehemiah 8:8-9

KJV (Full Text):

10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.

Summary: Ezra 7:10 — Ezra set his heart to study, practice, and teach the Word with integrity.

Ezra was a priest and scribe whose life was anchored in Scripture. He returned to Jerusalem to restore the people spiritually. Ezra’s commitment is described with the Hebrew verb kun (כּוּן), meaning to set firmly, to establish, to prepare (Ezra 7:10). Being All In means your heart is set on God’s Word, not just inspired by it.

First, Ezra shows us disciplined study. He devoted himself to learning God’s Word. This teaches that maturity is built through spiritual intake. Second Timothy 2:15 teaches believers to study to show themselves approved. Ezra modeled this long before Paul wrote it.

Second, Ezra shows us obedience before teaching. He practiced the Word, not just preached it. This is discipleship with integrity. James 1:22 reminds us to do the Word. Ezra’s credibility flowed from his consistency.

Third, Ezra shows us community renewal through Scripture. When the Word was read aloud, the people wept, repented, and recommitted (Nehemiah 8:8–9). This shows that revival is not built on hype. It is built on truth. The Word restores identity, strengthens families, and reforms behavior.

Ezra reminds us that a church becomes strong when the Word becomes central. During this fast, do not only read devotionals. Let Scripture shape your thinking, your choices, and your conversations.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You for Ezra’s devotion to Your Word. Set my heart firmly on Scripture and give me hunger to learn, obey, and grow. Let Your truth renew my mind and strengthen my faith. Lord, make me a person of integrity who lives what I believe. Use Your Word to bring renewal to my home, my habits, and my church family, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Reflective Questions:

1. What Scripture habit can I strengthen during this fast to grow spiritually?

2. What area of my life needs to come into greater alignment with God’s Word?