Scripture: Nehemiah 1: 8,9
"Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, 'If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the furthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name."
Observation: Nehemiah is begging the gracious Lord to forgive his people, the Israelites, for not obeying His commands. They acted very wickedly and therefore were scattered across the nations.
Application: No amount of good works can save us from sinning against the Lord. It is foolish to think we can somehow earn our way into heaven or receive a higher spot in God's eyes because of our actions. Know when to call on God because only through Jesus Christ can we enter the kingdom of heaven.
Prayer: Lord forgive me for the sins I have committed against you. Lord help me to rely solely on you and put my faith only in you. You are my savior and loving God. Please help me to be strong in you when I am tempted by evil.
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