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As I began reading, I wondered just what I’d get out of this
long list of names, but as always, God is faithful! From my commentary, He pointed out “three
important steps that must be taken by any leader in order to protect the people
and the work that has been done:
Enlisting leadership, establishing citizenship, and encouraging worship.”
Nehemiah looked for and found men with two wonderful qualities: they were faithful to God and they feared
God. Their greatest ability was their
dependability, my commentary noted.
Nehemiah also had to appoint guards, for what good are walls
and gates without someone to make use of them?
My commentary says the message for us today is “If God’s people don’t
protect what they have accomplished for the Lord, the enemy will come in and
take it over. Paul’s admonition must be heeded:
‘And having done all, to stand.’”
Finally, leaders are dealers
in hope, it said, and God had a message of hope for the city of Jerusalem
and its inhabitants: “The righteous can rebuild what has been torn down and
start over again … God keeps accounts of His servants … The Lord is able to
keep His work going … No matter how discouraging the situation might be, God is
able to accomplish His purposes if we will trust Him and do His will.”
Father, don’t let discouragement set in. I need it kept at bay in all areas of my
life. Continue to be my hope, and help me to be hope to
others.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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