Daily Devotions: The Gracious Hand of God - August 04, 2026

Ezra 7:10 (NLT) – “This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the Law of the Lord and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people of Israel.”  In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall explores the life of Ezra and the specific reason why the "gracious hand of God" rested upon him. By dedicating himself to studying, living, and teaching the Word of God, Ezra opened the door for divine favor that impacted every area of his mission, from securing resources from kings to ensuring the safety of his people.   Pastor Sumrall explains that this same gracious hand brings essential elements for success in ministry: wealth for God's work, success in major tasks, the arrival of needed leaders, and protection from enemies. He encourages leaders to prioritize the Word, trusting that God will provide the abundance and safety necessary to fulfill His call. ---- Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.