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                Nehemiah’s relationship with God was close and personal. In chapter 2, both verses 8 and 18 say “…the gracious hand of my God was upon me…” In verse 20 we read, “We His servants…” Nehemiah recognized God’s hand at work in his life and gave Him credit for it. He knew things weren’t just happening by chance but that the God of the universe was directing and guiding in all areas.

                In our society God’s name is bandied about constantly. Young to old demean His Name on a daily if not hourly basis. How that must make the heart of God grieve over people that He loves and sent His only Son to pay the punishment for their sin.

                For those of us who claim that Jesus is our Savior and Lord let us be always vigilant of not using God’s name in a flippant manner. We need to be like Nehemiah who praised God for what He was doing in his life and in so doing brought honor and glory to His Name.

Contributed by Lucy Kolean