DAY 266 Read Nehemiah 6 through 8.
Today's reading: In only fifty-two days of concerted effort the walls were finished and the gates were set up. Imagine the joyful celebration that followed as the people observed the Feast of Tabernacles.
Memory gem: "This day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10).
Thought for today:
"In Nehemiah's firm devotion to the work of God, and his equally firm reliance on God, lay the reason of the failure of his enemies to draw him into their power. The soul that is indolent falls an easy prey to temptation; but in the life that has a noble aim, an absorbing purpose, evil finds little foothold. The faith of him who is constantly advancing does not weaken; for above, beneath, beyond, he recognizes Infinite Love, working out all things to accomplish His good purpose. God's true servants work with determination that will not fail, because the throne of grace is their constant dependence.
"God has provided divine assistance for all the emergencies to which our human resources are unequal. He gives the Holy Spirit to help in every strait, to strengthen our hope and assurance, to illuminate our minds and purify our hearts. He provides opportunities and open channels of working. If His people are watching the indications of His providence, and are ready to cooperate with Him, they will see mighty results."--Prophets and Kings, p. 660.
NOTE: For some reason, Tobiah is not mentioned in Nehemiah 6:2. He may have been unwilling to attempt personal violence on Nehemiah. Later (see verses 17-19) it is revealed that he was related by marriage to some of the Jewish leaders, apparently trying to accomplish his designs by intrigue.
"Gashmu" (verse 6) is a variant spelling of Geshem (see verse 2).
Nehemiah's "register" of the original returnees under Zerubbabel (see Nehemiah 7:5-73) differs only slightly from Ezra's (see Ezra 2:1-70). It is quite easy to account for the differences.
Today's reading: In only fifty-two days of concerted effort the walls were finished and the gates were set up. Imagine the joyful celebration that followed as the people observed the Feast of Tabernacles.
Memory gem: "This day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10).
Thought for today:
"In Nehemiah's firm devotion to the work of God, and his equally firm reliance on God, lay the reason of the failure of his enemies to draw him into their power. The soul that is indolent falls an easy prey to temptation; but in the life that has a noble aim, an absorbing purpose, evil finds little foothold. The faith of him who is constantly advancing does not weaken; for above, beneath, beyond, he recognizes Infinite Love, working out all things to accomplish His good purpose. God's true servants work with determination that will not fail, because the throne of grace is their constant dependence.
"God has provided divine assistance for all the emergencies to which our human resources are unequal. He gives the Holy Spirit to help in every strait, to strengthen our hope and assurance, to illuminate our minds and purify our hearts. He provides opportunities and open channels of working. If His people are watching the indications of His providence, and are ready to cooperate with Him, they will see mighty results."--Prophets and Kings, p. 660.
NOTE: For some reason, Tobiah is not mentioned in Nehemiah 6:2. He may have been unwilling to attempt personal violence on Nehemiah. Later (see verses 17-19) it is revealed that he was related by marriage to some of the Jewish leaders, apparently trying to accomplish his designs by intrigue.
"Gashmu" (verse 6) is a variant spelling of Geshem (see verse 2).
Nehemiah's "register" of the original returnees under Zerubbabel (see Nehemiah 7:5-73) differs only slightly from Ezra's (see Ezra 2:1-70). It is quite easy to account for the differences.
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