Now these were the people of the province who came up out of the captivity of those exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried captive to Babylonia. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town.
Ezra 2:1
Once held captive
judged by God
fallen in sin
taken away
no longer home
Once in turmoil
controlled by that pain
looked down on
far away
longing for home
Once in Babylon
that enslaving city
no longer free
to have a say
about a home
But then released
by a king’s decree
free to return
to rebuild
back to a home
Grace set free
released by God
told to return
and to rebuild
for worship, a home
Back to real life
heard only in story
grateful to start over
and to renew
hearts as God’s home
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