Daily Strength: A 365-Day Devotional for Men April 2 - The Priority of Worship
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Apr 2, 2026 A reading from Ezra sets the stage for prioritizing worship as the first work upon return. The reconstruction of the altar and temple is organized with priests, Levites, and leaders taking roles. Music, praise, thanksgiving, and mixed joy with grief are highlighted. A practical call urges leading family worship, Bible reading, prayer, and joining in what God is doing now.
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Worship Was The First Priority For Returnees
- Worship was the first priority for the exiles returning to Jerusalem, before rebuilding walls or the temple itself.
- Colin Smith notes they established the altar, confessed sin, and resumed daily sacrifices to reorient life toward God amid a hostile culture.
Fear Can Lead To Faithful Worship
- Fear motivated the exiles to prioritize worship because they faced many enemies and needed God's favor.
- Colin Smith reframes fear as a legitimate spur to seek God, saying using fear to draw near to Him is proper.
Lead Your Household In Regular Worship
- Do lead your household in regular Bible reading and prayer to establish worship at home.
- Colin Smith urges confessing sin, offering praise and prayer, and bringing your family regularly to corporate worship.