Old Testament in a Year

Nehemiah 5:14-7:73
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It is great to see Nehemiah’s strong character in today’s readings!  As governor, he could have taken full advantage of collecting food allotments from the people.  But he didn’t, as he knew these allotments would have been a burden on them.  Then, Nehemiah sticks to leading the people in the goal of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem – which was an incredible feat that was pulled off in less than 2 months through God’s grace.  And this is a wall that was down for 150 years! Is there anything you can apply to your life through today’s readings about Nehemiah?  Are there areas of your life where perhaps you are taking advantage of a situation you shouldn’t?  Is there a goal in your life that you’re not moving on that you should?  Will you pray to God like Nehemiah did in 6:9 – “But I prayed, “Now strengthen my hands.””

Below is an image of Nehemiah in chapter 6 verses 4 through 7: “Four times they sent the same message, and each time I gave the same reply. The fifth time, Sanballat’s servant came with an open letter in his hand, and this is what it said: “Geshem tells me that everywhere he goes he hears that you and the Jews are planning to rebel and that is why you are building the wall. According to his reports, you plan to be their king. He also reports that you have appointed prophets to prophesy about you in Jerusalem, saying, `Look! There is a king in Judah!’ You can be very sure that this report will get back to the king, so I suggest that you come and talk it over with me.”

Worship Video: Today’s readings reminded me of the wonderful Crowder/Maverick City song “God Really Loves Us:”

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God bless,
Mike

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