The Jerusalem wall was finished in 52 days and Nehemiah made plans to celebrate. In chapter 13 we see the last reforms implemented as well as a celebration of God’s grace. No matter what is going on in our lives, celebrating God’s goodness and giving God the glory keeps us humble and grounded in our faith. Without thanksgiving, we forget what is truly important. When we stop remembering God and his greatness, we allow a harmful and false independence to grow. And then before you know it, we have removed God from our decision-making process. We must remember that “everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory”
“For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever” (Romans 11:36, NIV)
Nehemiah understood that the building project began with God, was uninterrupted by God and was for God. Celebration reminds us that every success happens by the grace of God. So let’s celebrate! (Newspring.cc)
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