May 5, 2010 - A Peg In His Holy Place

Meditation on Ezra 9

As Ezra prayed and confessed the sins of the remnant who had returned to the holy land, he also acknowledged God's grace in establishing them in safety in Jerusalem. He said. "But now for a brief moment grace has been shown from the LORD our God, to leave us an escaped remnant and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage." (v. 8 NASB) In order to preserve this peg in the holy place, Ezra realized that the remnant of Israel should not commit the sin of marrying the gentiles who worshiped idols.

They have been chosen by God to carry His holy word and seed. Therefore they should not cohabit with the non-believers. The Messianic line must not be contaminated. There must be spiritual purity among His people. Then they would be safe as a peg in God's house.

Are you safe as a peg in His house today?