Day 120 – Remember me for Good.
Today’s Reading: Nehemiah 11 – 13
Nehemiah 13:31 “and I provided for the wood offering at appointed times, and for the firstfruits.Remember me, O my God, for good.”
Nehemiah, the common man, accomplished so much for the Call of God. He sought the provision of his King, he fought against his enemy, he gathered a scattered people, he rebuilt the wall and city of Jerusalem, and he reestablished the reading of The Word and the temple work. Among all he did for The Lord, he probably also had a family, kids in Hebrew School, a life, and his job working at the castle. But his focus was on the good of the kingdom of God. No doubt Nehemiah probably yelled at his kids, and disagreed with his wife about dinner. He probably got tired of trying all the Kings food and not getting to finish it. He probably got frustrated with his neighbors for letting their sheep graze in his yard. But none of these things mattered because all he wanted was God to remember him for good.
I’m not perfect, not even close, but my focus is on the Lord and I want Him to remember me for the good I’ve done not the bad I do. I want God to forget my bad and remember my good, and the thing is….I have the promise that He will. (and so do you!)
Colossians 2:13-14 “And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.”
When I was saved by Jesus, He forgave me of all my sins. He may still remember all I’ve done, but none of it looks bad, it’s just a memory of me. How am I so sure? Well His Word of Course!
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