Day 130, or May 10, The Joy of Starting Again.
Our thoughts today are rooted in Nehemiah chapter 10 verse 29.
The rest of the people join their fellow Israelites and bind themselves with a curse and an oath
to follow the law of God, given through Moses the servant of God, and to obey carefully
all the commands, regulations, and decrees of the Lord our Lord.
And now the big picture surrounding this verse.
As they prepare to renew their covenant with God, the people are reminded of the story
so far.
A brief resume from the creation of the world to their present day gives them a beautiful
walkthrough of the ways in which God has led the Jews throughout history.
This is one of many passages in the Bible that gives a broad picture stripped of its
details in order to show the big picture with real clarity.
This is the aim of a walkthrough the Bible seminar, and if you haven't already attended
one, why not check our website to find one nearby, so that you can enjoy the big picture
of the whole of Scripture.
It will revolutionize your approach to the Bible.
There has previously been a covenant relationship between God and His people, and now they are
back in the Promised Land, it's time for it to be renewed.
And now our action step for today.
Having looked back, the Israelites now look forward with confidence.
Looking back occasionally makes you less likely to repeat the mistakes of your predecessors,
and it is so much better than making them all over again.
Held back in the Promised Land, the Israelites are determined to return to their biblical
roots.
Never be afraid to repeat what has worked successfully in the past.
In much of Western European society today, old things are often thrown out just because
they're old.
Biblical concepts still work in the 21st century, if we give them a chance.
God's Word is eternally true.
Do you need to get back to biblical basics in an aspect of your life?
Today is a great time to take a step forward, guided by tried and tested biblical principles.