Welcome back. I am glad you are here. Let’s open our bibles to Nehemiah chapter nine.
“You made a name for yourself that endures to this day.” (Nehemiah 9:10b CSB)
Returning home from the hospital with my first born, a friend came by with a gift. It would become an everlasting possession for my daughter. A lovely golden brown teddy bear, about a heads length taller than her tiny body.
Teddy, who never knew another name, brought comfort throughout her childhood. If she woke in the night, she would snuggle in closer to him. His presence kept fears far away.
Rescuing the Israelites from slavery after they cried out for help, God revealed his comfort to the Israelites through miraculous acts.
By the fourth plague, flies, God did something different. He separated his people to a location unaffected by the infestation of the flies. (Exodus 8:22-23)
Was it a great comfort to the Israelites to be protected by God’s power, far from the infestation of flies? I don’t know. Unfortunately, in the story of God’s people, they find a lot to complain about. But God rescues them anyway, for his namesake.
Lord,
When we grow fearful or unsure on this day, help us remember to draw close to you. No matter the restrictions or confusion that may come, you have set us apart and we will choose to cling to your love and comfort. Show us how to thrive within these boundaries.
Scripture quotations marked CSB are been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible•, and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
I just love these blogs and prayer prompts, Michele! They direct my mind and heart to One who is sovereign and holds my present and my eternity in His powerful Hand. It is well with my soul no matter what swirls around me or presses in against me. If God is for us, who can be against us? He will never leave us or forsake us. And nothing, absolutely nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus! Thank you for sharing your spiritual gifts of wisdom. insight and encouragement with your readers!
Thank you for your kind encouragement! It is a blessing. And thank you for sharing the beautiful unending truth of God!