Jim:
Ezra 1:1-11
The latter part of verse 1 makes an important claim: “…the Lord stirred up the spirit of King Cyrus of Persia so that he sent a herald throughout all his kingdom…” The truth is that God is at work within the actions of nations and peoples beyond those with whom God has a covenant relationship. Indeed, God works in and through all of human affairs to bring about the divine will.
1 Corinthians 16:1-9
Paul recognizes the hand of God as well. Verse 9 says, “…for a wide door for effective work has opened to me….” God is involved in the ebb and flow of human events, through those who recognize God’s sovereignty and those who do not. As the hymn says, “God is working his purpose out,” and kings are just as must a part of God’s work as apostles. Doors are opened, spirits moved, lives changed by the presence of God.
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