The book of Ezra is a story of return from captivity, a story of restoration, and a story of rebuilding of the temple (rebuilding worship).
It is also a story of repentance, weeping, and giving burnt offerings showing contrition and sorrow for sin.
More than anything else the Lord had called (and is calling) Israel to consecration, i.e. the Lord wanted Israel’s hearts.
So it is the Lord is calling us (His Church) to a deeper consecration, a deeper heart relationship, a more intimate worship to Him.
I see a person kneeling and praying “I have nothing to give you Lord, except my heart.”
The Lord responds, “Your heart is all I’ve ever wanted.”
Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
There is a fresh call to deeper consecration, holiness, intimacy, worship, love, unity, and holy apostolic community.
Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service of the Lord’s desire.
We do what He wants without reservation.
He wants our whole heart.
When the Lord has our whole heart He will use us to release captives, restore lives, and rebuild houses of worship.
This is His heart to work through us.
Be ready for Him with a clean heart.