Nehemiah 7This chapter is mostly made up of a list that already appeared in Ezra. It fits in Nehemiah’s story because it records the people who came back from exile. After the construction of the wall for defense, it was time to transition to focus on the people. While the land is important because of God’s promises, it is the people of God who will inherit it.
Our church in Williamsburg, VA has been going through an ordeal for months because we have outgrown the space where we gather, and have been seeking a larger building. So far, the Holy Spirit has prevented us from getting one. Along the way, we have discovered that our most urgent need is not a building, but ways to meet the needs of people.
LORD, help us to focus on loving the people who need you, and training the people who know you.
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