Ezra was up on a platform, where he could be seen by everyone, and when he opened the book, they all stood up. Ezra praised the great LORD God, and the people shouted, "Amen! Amen!"
Then they bowed with their faces to the ground and worshiped the LORD. The people started crying when God's Law was read to them. Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and teacher, and the Levites who had been teaching the people all said, "This is a special day for the LORD your God. So don't be sad and don't cry!" Nehemiah told the people, "Enjoy your good food and wine and share some with those who didn't have anything to bring. Don't be sad! This is a special day for the LORD, and he will make you happy and strong."
When leaders are holy men and women like Ezra and Nehemiah, people desire to follow them. Their Amen translates "Let it be so." So it is in our lives as well. When leaders such as Martin Luther King and Billy Graham give an example of what American righteousness looks like, the people exalt their example of leadership. The Law of God was not intended to be a burden to God's people, but instead a method for holy living. Public examples of godly living would bring about an abundant revival of people seeking fairness and goodness.
Daily Prayer: Father, Jesus was the finest example of holy living who ever walked this place. Let me and those whom I influence follow after his example both publicly and privately. In Jesus name I pray Amen.
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