22. For I would have been ashamed to ask the king for troops and horsemen to protect us against enemies along the way, since we had said to the king, "The favoring hand of our God is upon all who seek him, but his mighty wrath is against all who forsake him."
In chapter 8 of Ezra, Ezra calls a group of people to return to Jerusalem with him, including priests and Levites. Before leaving, they do an inventory of all the goods they are taking to the temple and trust the security of these goods to God. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in Ezra 8.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not stir in your own understanding. Recognizes Him in all your ways, and he will straighten your paths." This verse talks about trusting God and seeking his direction in all areas of life. This relates to the chapter of Ezra 8, where Ezra and his companions trust the security of their goods to God as they travel to Jerusalem.
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you; do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse talks about the presence and power of God to help His people. This relates to the chapter of Ezra 8, where Ezra trusts in God to protect and guide Him and his companions during the trip to Jerusalem.
Psalm 32:8: "I will instruct you and teach you the way you must follow; I will guide you with my eyes." This verse talks about God's orientation for his people. This relates to the chapter of Ezra 8, where Ezra seeks God's direction as he travels to Jerusalem with his companions.
Psalm 121:7-8: "The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your soul. The Lord will keep your entrance and your departure from now and forever." This verse talks about God's protection for his people. This relates to the chapter of Ezra 8, where Ezra trusts in the protection of God while traveling to Jerusalem with his companions.
Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious for anything; before, in everything, be your known requests before God for prayer and supplication with thanksgiving; and the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. " This verse talks about the importance of prayer and thanks to God to receive peace in times of anxiety. This is related to the chapter of Ezra 8, where Ezra and his companions seek God's direction and trust his protection during the trip to Jerusalem.
“O bem dura eternamente.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina