Cyrus, the Persian, was positioned by God. As king, he had power over resources and regions. Unlike kings before him, this unlikely pagan leader shepherded the Jews rather than oppressing them, and his edict to rebuild Jerusalem holds a unique place in Jewish history. 

Fortunately for Israel, the heart of this pagan king was in the hands of the Lord. Fortunately for them, as they emerged from Babylonian exile without means of any kind, the necessary supplies were provided, given by a man who should have had no heart for them at all. Because God stirred his heart, Cyrus arranged for their supply in the re-building of Jerusalem… “with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God.”

As Cyrus was instrumental in rebuilding Jerusalem, modern-day leaders like Cyrus are being called by the Lord, even though they have not known Him. With hearts stirred and empowered by God to accumulate wealth and use it to bless rather than oppress, they join in the building of His Kingdom, seeing to provision and arranging for supply. 

Cyrus, positioned by God. For such a time as this.

Amen. 

2 Chronicles 36:22-Ezra 1:4, ESV | Ezra 1:7, ESV  | Verses@Once

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