Complete Dependency

The book of Ezra recounts the faithfulness of God in restoring the remnant of His people to the Promised Land, and the restoration of worship. Throughout the book we see the work of God in not only rebuilding but reviving and renewing His people. In today's text, Ezra models dependence on God in prayer, but such dependence is neither passivity nor presumption. As God's people depend on Him, He proves that His hand is for good on those who seek Him.