September 28

Nehemiah 6-7
Nehemiah completed the rebuilding of the temple as God had commanded, even though he was faced with danger all along the way.  The people rallied with time, money, and talents in order to accomplish this monumental task.  He then gives all the glory to God!  Many of us have had wonderful accomplishments in our lifetime, be it personal or communal.  Most, if not all of these have come at great cost, with a lot of hard work.  It is my conviction that if they had not cost us anything, they would not be nearly as valuable.  Yet, when all is said and done, to whom do we give the glory?  For, you see, it is also my belief that when we give honor to the Lord who made it possible, the result is all that much more sweet!  We lose nothing by giving Him the glory.  However, we gain much for having done so.