Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and the houses had not yet been rebuilt. So my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials and the common people for registration by families. (Nehemiah 7:4)
The walls of Jerusalem had been rebuilt, yet the homes were still a shambles. What's next for Nehemiah? He did the logical thing and asked God! He was instructed to gather the people who had returned from captivity and after they were settled, the priest Ezra read the Law for all to hear. (Nehemiah 8:1)The Levites then taught the peole so they could clearly understand. (Nehemiah 8:8)
The people became said, yet after the readings, the people were instructed to rejoice . . . celebrate and do not be sad. (Nehemiah 8:9-10)This was to celebrate the Feast of Booths (or Tabernacles) as God instructed in Leviticus 23:42 and Deuteronomy 16:16-17. It was now a time to celebrate.
Been through some tough times? Had some real challenges? Well, it is never as bad as it seem! If we know the living God, we have a lot to celebrate. Don't wait for a holiday . . . celebrate the Lord today . . . right now!
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