Ezra 8 [The Message]

Ezra required fasting of the priests preparing to do their service in the new Temple. He was a scripture scholar and understood the value of fasting in spiritual matters.

My grandson will be serving as a counsellor at a Christian youth camp this summer. The leadership is requiring that prospective counselors participate in a phone meeting this week. They are also requiring that each participant fast for 24hours leading up to the call. When I heard that, I thought, “This will be good for him.” He’s learning. God is getting him ready for a life of Christian service. Nothing could make me happier.