Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Nehemiah 9:32-38
by: Angie Osborn.
"We really messed up" is the tone of this passage. In effect, it is a confession of the shortcomings of a people. Throughout the confession of wrongs is the constant admission that God stood faithful.
What can we take from this passage? First, through the consequences for sinful behavior, God will remain faithful to us. Second, when we recognize our wrong, we need to confess it and have a "plan of action" to change. Third, we need to go forth, leaning on God to make the change in us.