Ezra 8:21-23

²¹And there by the Ahava Canal I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask Him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions.

²²For I was ashamed to ask the king for an escort of soldiers and horsemen to protect us from our enemies on the road, since we had told him, “The hand of our God is gracious to all who seek Him, but His great anger is against all who forsake Him.”

²³So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and He granted our request.

— Ezra 8:21-23

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Humility & Fasting Get God’s Attention

Devo: Spiritual Warfare

"And there by the Ahava Canal, I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God. We prayed that he would give us a safe journey...."

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Cross References for Ezra 8:21-23

• 1 Peter 3:12
• Psalm 33:18-19
• 2 Chronicles 16:9
• Psalm 34:15-16
• Lamentations 3:25
• 2 Chronicles 15:2
• Psalm 34:22
• Romans 8:28
• 1 Chronicles 28:9
• Hebrews 10:38

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