“Remember Me”

Nehemiah 13:31b "Remember me with favor, my God."

This is how Nehemiah the reformer ends his book. His last reforms were to purify the priesthood, for they had been corrupted; and to reorganize the provision for the firewood and first fruits, for they had been neglected. Things that need to get done just don't happen by themselves.

Somebody has to make and execute a plan. Even if that is a team, somebody has to lead out by example and by direction.

The purification of the priesthood is essential. The spiritual leadership of God's plan must have a pure heart. Not perfect, but at least accountable and conscientious. Then when an organization is implemented, integrity is possible.

For doing this, Nehemiah makes a request of God. He asks His God personally to remember him. Remember him for his efforts, intentions and heart to serve. Not only does Nehemiah ask to be remembered, but specifically to be remembered with favor.

Don't we all hope that God will look favorably on at least the heart and efforts of our intentions to do right. We who serve are far from perfect but often have God's will and purposes in mind, even in our weakness and failure. Lord, do remember us with favor.

In His Service,

Pastor Fred