-June 21, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Friday,
“Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and do not wipe out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for its services!”
(Nehemiah 13:14).
Nehemiah was a cup bearer for a king who became the builder of walls and men in God’s kingdom. God put a burden on his heart, and sent him on a mission to accomplish. It did it with all his heart and finished it in God’s strength.
He became governor over Judah; He was one of the best leaders in the Bible, along with Joseph, and Daniel. He never complained, compromised, or cowered in spite of great opposition. He led the building project and worked side by side with the people to build the wall around Jerusalem in a mere 52 days.
Three times in Nehemiah 13, he says to the Lord, “Remember me, O my God… (Nehemiah 13:14; 13:22; and 13:31). What made him make this request to the Lord? We don’t know for sure, the Scripture doesn’t say. We do know that it is not something we need to be concerned about, for God will never forget us or what we have done or are doing for His glory.
Hebrews 6:10 says, “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” God sees, God hears, and God rewards.
I have a sign on my refrigerator and one in my office at church that says, “I am called to serve Jesus— A mission of mercy and a labor of love.” I had it made special from a company that does these things. I call it “my calling.”
Let us remember that God does not forget anything we do in His name. Have a blessed day serving our Savior. Stay safe and healthy.
May we be be tireless workers and builders for God’s kingdom.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 