Again,
the combination of prayer and work is seen in Nehemiah - "I devoted
myself to the work on this wall" (Nehemiah 5:16), "I prayed, 'Now,
strengthen my hands.'" (Nehemiah 6:9). "So the wall was completed ...
this work had been done with the help of our God" (Nehemiah 6:15-16). We
may contrast the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem and the fall of
Babylon - "Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!" (Revelation 18:2). The
contrast between Jerusalem and Babylon - the 'tale of two cities' - is
the contrast between God and the devil, between holiness and sin,
godliness and ungodliness, righteousness and unrighteousness, good and
evil. the triumph is the Lord's. The word of judgment concerning Babylon
has been spoken (Revelation 18:10,16-17). Proverbs 31:10 tells us that
"noble character ... is worth far more than rubies." Again, what a
contrast there is between the rich blessing of noble character and the
empty futility of worldly riches: "Woe! Woe, a great city, dressed in
fine linen, purple and scarlet, and glittering stones and pearls! In one
hour such great wealth has been brought to ruin!" (Revelation
18:16-17).
"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you" (Isaiah 60:1). * Let the light of Christ shine. * Let the words of Scripture lead to thoughts of the Saviour. * In Christ, we are called to salvation, sanctification and service. * Be wise – worship the Saviour. Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-7,10-14; Eph 3:1-12; Mt 2:1-12
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