How God Dealt With Israel

 

Today's verse is Nehemiah 9:17

And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. 

The Context of this verse is a recount of the History of Israel, and of their unfaithfulness, straying often from the God that Redeemed them. It recounts God’s faithfulness in not forsaking them, but how he was Just to allow the things that had happened to Israel for their constant sin. Yet, He always watched over them, time and again restoring them in fellowship with them. Like Israel, have we not sinned? Have we not turned away from him? Yet, as he has before, so now; If we turn to him once again, He will restore us, and watch over us, redeeming us to himself. Will you purpose in your heart to follow him faithfully by the strength of the Spirit of Jesus Christ? Selah [Think on This.] Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s Reading is Nehemiah 7-9, Psalm 140, Revelation 7

Monday’s Reading will be Nehemiah 10-13, Revelation 8