Nehemiah 9:17b They
refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them.
They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to
return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and
compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not
desert them.
After the reading of God’s Word and the recounting of all of
the promises of God, the people praised the Lord for not abandoning them even
though time and time again they had been rebellious. Even when the Israelites
worshipped idols, the Lord never deserted them. There were consequences for
their disobedience and the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years.
But all the time in the desert, God instructed them,
provided food and water, and gave them clothes that did not wear out. (9:20-21)
God is faithful to us even when we forsake Him, even when we turn to our
“idols” of money, pride, or success. There are consequences for us as well when
we turn away from the Lord. Our sins separate us from God and keep us from
walking in the fullness of the promises of God. The Lord, however, never
forsakes us because of His compassion. (v.19) He longs for us to turn back to
Him so that we do not have to suffer further consequences.
Thought for today:
What separates you from God? What do you allow to make you deaf and blind to
his purpose and will for you?
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