F.B. Meyer emphasizes that the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus to fulfill the prophecy of the return of the Jewish captives from Babylon, as foretold by Jeremiah and Isaiah. He highlights the importance of prayer, as exemplified by Daniel, in influencing leaders and initiating divine movements. Meyer notes that while God can stir hearts, obedience is essential, and sadly, only a few of the Jewish captives responded to the call to return. He encourages believers to rise up and act whenever they feel a divine stirring in their lives. Ultimately, the sermon calls for faith and responsiveness to God's leading.

F.B. Meyer emphasizes the connection between faithfulness to God and the authority one holds over others, illustrating that when the kings of Judah remained loyal to God, they maintained control over surrounding nations. He draws parallels to personal struggles, family dynamics, and influence over others, suggesting that disobedience to God leads to rebellion in various aspects of life. Meyer encourages complete surrender to Jesus, asserting that true power and grace flow from a deep relationship with God, enabling believers to lead effectively and maintain order in their lives. The sermon highlights the importance of unwavering loyalty to God as the foundation for authority and influence.

F.B. Meyer explores the relationship between Edom and Israel, symbolizing the ongoing struggle between the flesh and the spirit. He emphasizes that, like Edom's repeated attempts to regain independence, we often battle our own sinful nature. Meyer draws parallels to Jesus as the mighty Conqueror who triumphs over our spiritual foes, urging us to surrender our conflicts to Him completely. He encourages believers to stop relying on their own efforts and instead allow Jesus to handle their struggles with sin and temptation. The sermon calls for a total resignation of the fight to Christ, who has already secured victory on our behalf.