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July 11Nehemiah 8 The people gather at the square to hear Ezra, who reads the Law publicly. INSIGHTNo one appreciates a glass of water like a man who is truly thirsty. It takes deprivation to appreciate the significance of our blessings. That is why the Christian life is not always easy—with blessings flowing unabated. We get dull and stale to it—just as we do when we have too much food and too little exercise. We are indeed blessed to have the Word of God in such abundance. The returning Jews have never heard the Word, and they are truly thirsty. They stand — from dawn till dusk — and drink it in. To appreciate the Word in your life, imagine not having it at all. PRAYERGive the Lord your praise, because He knows us and loves us and will never leave or forsake us: Pause for praise and thanksgiving. As you seek to keep your life free from sin, pray this confession to the Lord: Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord: The Lord encourages us to come to Him with our concerns and desires. As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Offer this closing prayer to the Lord: |