“While they stood in their place, they read from the book of the law of the Lord their God for a fourth of the day;”
Now that the Israelites have finished working on the wall, God has begun working on them. Have you noticed how much and how often the scriptures are being read and taught? Have you also considered that God’s Word is accurately accomplishing its plan and purpose? It is a lamp and light, and it is also a sword (Hebrews) and a mirror (James). There is an intense tension as the scriptures reveal a loving and holy God as well as a finite and flawed people. The scriptures guide, guard, and grieve the human heart. The scriptures also reveal the glory and goodness of God- for the purpose of redemption and renewal. “Will You not Yourself revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You?”
May the scriptures do that work in us as we read, study, pray, confess, and worship!!