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Nehemiah 13:10-14 Levites were being neglected - Day 23

Good morning friends,

It has been an interesting experience re-reading thoughts from a year ago.  Surely Nehemiah went back and re-read this history in the light of the intervening years.  Maybe he too asked, "What has changed in the heart of the exiles who had returned since these events happened/"  So I ask What has changed in my heart since I wrote this?  

Dear reader, God's word is sharper than a two edges sword.  It does expose the thoughts and inttents of the heart.  The form of asking what does this passage teach me about God must become personal as the Holy Spirit applies truth to our hearts.

Blessings,

Jeff

Neglecting the house of the Lord is the fruit of an assortment of bad roots. Based on corrective actions, Failure to distribute portions to the Levites was a leadership issue. People brought their tithes when they saw them properly used.   While people are commanded to tithe, leadership is commanded to use the tithe properly. When tithing is preached, do we also show stewardship of those gifts and offerings?   

So where are my good deeds for Your house and service?  It seems to me that sometimes I play at church. It is just a hobby.  Does zeal describe anything in my life?  If my Master was consumed by zeal for Your house, shouldn't I as His disciple be consumed as well.  I would settle for  "reliable".  I see politicians absolutely sold out to ideology, especially on the left. 

Confession  - rejecting You as the greatest asset of Your church. Seeking fiscal and social sustainability instead of life transformed by the gospel. Relationship with the Holy One of Israel is all I can really offer because it is all that You provide.

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