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 and protect us, our children, and our goods as we traveled. For I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to accompany us and protect us from enemies along the way. After all, we had told the king, “Our God’s hand of protection is on all who worship him, but his fierce anger rages against those who abandon him.” So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer. [Ezra 8.21-23]
Ezra said he was ashamed to ask for the defensive help of man because he had declared that he trusted in the protection of God.
Where is that shame today?
Father, forgive me for not being ashamed for trusting man's devices and design out of fear, all the while claiming I trust You.
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