Re:Verse passage – Nehemiah 10:28-30 (day five)
Did you notice in verse 29 who all were included in this covenant agreement? At first glance my answer was everybody. But that is the point, EVERYBODY- to include the nobles. Remember chapter 5? We see those same nobles (who were persecuting and oppressing the people) now a part of the community. The same nobles who were not willing to work or serve are now in community soon to be covenant community. What happened? What caused this change of heart in the Israelites who were “crying out” earlier to the injustice caused by these nobles, to now seemingly have them be a part of this accountability through a covenant? The answer is repentance- true repentance. There was an acknowledgement by the nobles, (confession) of their sin, then there was restoration and reversal (a sure sign of repentance). But also notice the grace and courage exhibited by the people. There was opportunity and invitation extended to join and finish the wall, build a nation, and restore relationships. That’s a testimony to the Living God who redeems, restores, and renews (everybody)!!
“The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9
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