Much to Celebrate

Hello and welcome back! Open up your bible and read Nehemiah 9:22-25. There is much celebration that occurs because of what is described in these verses.

“…and delighted themselves in thy great goodness.” (Nehemiah 9:25b, KJV)

Have you ever received something good that you did not earn? Through a follow up phone call to a medical billing department regarding a procedure for my husband, I discovered they had over charged us. By quite a bit. They owed us the money back, and I gladly requested it. There was much celebration in our home that day.

There is nothing I can do in my own strength to bring about the gifts God has given to me. The cool a light breeze brings on a warm day. My children who love me simply because I am their mom. The comfort the sound of my husband’s voice brings to my day. What is your list to  delight in God’s great goodness for?

Lord, 

We have much to celebrate. Remind us today, how you are what we celebrate. You are the giver of all good things. Nehemiah and the people were celebrating you as they listed all you have given and done for the people. As we enter this weekend, may our hearts and thoughts be turned toward you, the giver of favor and goodness. 

I love the reminder of celebrations in the bible. Do you need a reminder of how you were celebrated in heaven? John 15:10 is a great place to see this.