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Lord’s people, in Nehemiah’s time, made this commitment: “We will not
neglect the House of our God” (Nehemiah 10:39). Such a commitment to
God and His work is not easy to maintain. There is an enemy who opposes
God and His work – “the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the
devil, or Satan” (Revelation 20:2). Whatever chaos Satan may cause in
the Lord’s work here on earth, we are left in no doubt about his
eternal destiny: “The devil … will be tormented day and night for ever”
(Revelation 20:10). Satan’s eternal destiny is very different from
that of God’s people: “The Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns
the humble with salvation” (Psalm 149:4) – “This is the glory of all
His saints” (Psalm 149:9).
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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