Nehemiah 9, Revelation 19:11-21, Proverbs 30:24-33
Nehemiah 9:16-17 (ESV)
“But they and our fathers acted presumptuously and stiffened
their neck and did not obey your commandments. They refused to obey and were
not mindful of the wonders that you performed among them, but they stiffened
their neck and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you
are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding
in steadfast love, and did not forsake them.”
In Nehemiah 9:16–17, Nehemiah reminds believers of the
faithfulness of the Lord toward His people. He recounts how Israel’s ancestors
became proud and arrogant, resisting Father-God’s guidance and commandments.
Even after the Lord delivered them from slavery, they longed to return to Egypt
and worshiped a golden calf. Yet despite their rebellion, Father-God remained
constant. He is forgiving, gracious, and merciful, and He did not abandon His
people. He led them toward the promised land, repeatedly forgave them, and
ultimately restored them after the Babylonian exile.
When I read these verses, I am reminded of how the Lord has
shown the same constancy in my own life. My journey with Father-God has not
always been faithful or steady, but He has never abandoned me. He has protected
me and remained faithful despite my pride and resistance to the guidance of the
Holy Spirit. Perhaps this is why the stories in Scripture resonate so deeply
with believers in Jesus Christ—we recognize ourselves in the Hebrews and their
struggle to surrender to God’s will. At the same time, the Bible reveals the
true nature of God the Father: always forgiving, loving, gracious, and
merciful. Reading Scripture daily reminds me that Father-God is faithful to His
people and will remain faithful to me.
Happiness is stewarded when we trust Father-God to be
faithful in our lives, knowing that He remains forgiving, gracious, and
merciful even when we resist His will.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who forgives even when we rebel
against Him—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in
the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk
with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to
meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Being part of a Holy Spirit–led church community has deeply
shaped my faith. If you’re searching for a place to grow, worship, and
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