“And all the people answered, “Amen, Amen” with lifting up their hands: and they worshiped the great God with their faces to the ground.”
These people went from being banished from the land to having a city, with walls and gates in less than two months.
Nehemiah accepted The Burden, The Plan, withstood The Interference, went forth with the Build, and got to experience the Glory and joy of obedience and perseverance for the Lord.
Won’t you do the same?
Then, they feasted; and they were able to celebrate the feast of tabernacles once again. This had not happened since Joshua was leading the people.
What have you and I neglected to do for the Lord? This is not a law question; this is a freedom question. If we don’t remember what God has done for us: we lose perspective on what He can do.
In Nehemiah’s time they rehearsed what God had done to get them to this place. Not even just for them, but for their ancestors.
And they made a covenant with God (thank God we don’t have to) that they would not forget what He had done.
When they dedicated the wall, God visited them with great joy. And the people were lead in great singing by inspired worship leaders and songs written by David and Asaph. Then, they set themselves apart for the intention of being God’s people alone.
God is looking, seeking people who have time and honor for Him. Nehemiah did even though he had a great job far away from his former homeland.
But he accepted The Burden, The Plan, withstood The Interference, went forth with the Build, and got to experience the Glory and joy of obedience and perseverance for the Lord.
Won’t you do the same?
Pastor Brent