Nehemiah 8
"They read from the
Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so the people
could understand what was being read.” Nehemiah 8:8
What a gift, to have God’s book read to you, and then
explained in a way that relates to your own life. It’s as though the Lord is
speaking directly to you and you can make sense of the messages, and the words
coming alive within you. That is what our God intended. His Word was written
for US.
If you do not yet have the regular experience of feeling
God’s word come alive within you when you attend a church service, I urge you
to look further. The purpose of a sermon is to make God’s teaching clear and to
show relevance to our daily lives just as Ezra, Nehemiah, and the Levites did.
The same is true for any devoted Christ follower. Making God’s promises clear
and understandable to those who do not know Him and helping them realize the
importance and relevance of a relationship with God is a life saving act.
Though when we read and listen to God’s Word and reflect on
our daily lives, we may become sad and even grieved because we know we are not
always following his commands and
directives, Nehemiah reminds us; “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is
your strength.” God’s joy is to show grace and keep His promises. God rebuilds
us through his Word. Attending worship service regularly and becoming part of a
community of believers is important, but also vital is feeding ourselves
through His word. Today, in this country, we can freely access God’s teachings within our own Bibles, so..... read, reflect,
act, and rejoice.
The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength!
Read/Listen to: Nehemiah 8
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