Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
God raised Cyrus and stirred up his spirit to rebuild Jerusalem, especially the rebuilding of the temple. Cyrus declared that God commanded him to build Him a house at Jerusalem. Please see 2nd Chronicles Chapter 36 verses 22 to 23, Ezra Chapter 1 verses 1 to 2, and Isaiah Chapter 45 verses 1 to 13. God also raised Cyrus up in righteousness and directed all his ways.
Beloved, the Israelites had been in exile for about
seventy years and the land was desolate. Besides, the city of Jerusalem
including all the significant structures had been razed down after the items of
value were carted away to Babylon. The returnee exiles did not own the kind of
resources required to rebuild the city and the temple. Additionally, they did
not have the authority to even return to Jerusalem, not to talk of rebuilding
eh city and the temple. But because the Word of God does not return to Him void and it was time for the Word to be
fulfilled (Isaiah Chapter 55 verses 8 to 13, Psalm 138 verse 2, 2nd
Chronicles Chapter 36 verses 22 to 23, Ezra Chapter 1 verses 1 to 2, Isaiah
Chapter 45 verses 1 to 13), God raised Cyrus and commanded Cyrus to build Him a
house and because Cyrus as king would not be physically involved in the
process, he called for Israelite exiles who were willing to return to
Jerusalem. He then delegated the rebuilding of the temple and city to them. He also
provided the required resources alongside relevant authorization. Moreover, he
returned everything of value that was taken from the temple. Thus commenced the
rebuilding of the temple!
