THE WORD SIROCCO
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Month Theme: Restoration
Topic: The Commandment to Restore I
Scripture Reading: Daniel 9:1-27
Main Text:
Daniel 9:25
25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.
The King (God the Father) has issued a decree or commandment to restore the influence of the Church to the status of the rule of Christ. Daniel’s revelation gives the time table for the execution of the Messiah’s (King’s) decree or commandment.
A captivating revelation was then given Daniel about the inception of this important time period and its divisions. The angel Gabriel told him that the 70 "sevens" would begin, with the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem (Daniel 9:25-27). This decree was the fourth of four decrees made by Persian rulers concerning the Jews. We will look at the first two.
1. The Temple 1:
Cyrus' decree in 538 B.C (Ezra 1:1-4) – to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. This decree could be comparable with the restoration of the apostolic Church of holiness and power.
2. The Temple 2:
The decree of Darius I in 520 B.C (Ezra 6:1, 6-12) – this decree was a confirmation to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. Decree is repeated probably because the Church is yet to overcome the flesh and the world to build the temple.
We are in the last days. Believers must stop doing church and discern the times. We must engage Kingdom agenda as the sons and daughters of God. All things must be restored to us. Temple worship is not enough.
Prayer: Pray for the restoration of holiness and power in our churches.
Recommended Reading:
"The Jubilee" by Eastwood Anaba
(Find e-books at www.amazon.com)
www.eastwoodanaba.com