LORD God does not give up on His people, even when we all have failed Him

[Tang Wei Ping]

Nehemiah 1:9 :
But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there.

Historical Context:
The historical context of this verse lies in the reality that the Israelites had been scattered and exiled due to their continual disobedience to God’s laws. After centuries of warnings from prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah, the Babylonians had conquered Jerusalem and destroyed the temple in 586 BC, leading to the exile of the Jewish people. They were scattered throughout the Babylonian and later Persian Empires. However, God had made a covenant with the people of Israel through Moses, in which He promised both blessings for obedience and consequences for rebellion (Leviticus 26, Deuteronomy 28). Even though the exile was a result of their disobedience, God’s promise of restoration remained. If the people repented and returned to Him, He promised to gather them from their places of exile and bring them back to the land He had chosen—Jerusalem. Nehemiah, living in the Persian capital of Susa, was calling on this promise, knowing that God’s faithfulness to His covenant was their hope for the future.

How This Verse Relates to a Loving God:
Nehemiah 1:9 reveals God’s heart of love and mercy. Even though His people had rebelled and been scattered because of their sin, God still held out the hope of restoration. His love for His people is so great that He is willing to gather them back, even from the “farthest horizon,” if they turn to Him. This shows that God’s love is patient and forgiving. He does not give up on His people, even when they have failed Him. Instead, He longs to bring them back into a relationship with Himself. This verse also shows that God’s love is not just for individuals, but for His people as a whole. His promise to gather the exiles and bring them back to Jerusalem reflects His desire to restore not just individuals but entire communities to Himself.

How This Verse Connects to Jesus Christ: This verse finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. While Nehemiah was praying for the physical restoration of Jerusalem and the return of the exiles, Jesus came to bring about the spiritual restoration of all people. In Christ, God’s invitation to return is extended to the whole world. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus opened the way for all who are far from God to be brought near. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus calls out, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” This echoes the promise of Nehemiah 1:9 that God will gather those who return to Him. In Jesus, we find the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promise to bring His people back from exile—spiritually, we are brought back into relationship with God through Christ.

Prayer for Nehemiah 1:5 :
“I said, Lord God of heaven, the great and awe-inspiring God who keeps His gracious covenant with those who love Him and keep His commands,”

Praying through Nehemiah 1:5:
Our prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the exemplary life of Nehemiah and for the wonderful way that He immediately turned to You in humble prayer and supplication, when confronted with insurmountable difficulty. May we, in like manner, not sidestep Your sufficient provision nor try to solve the problems of life on our own. When we see the increasingly tense situation on today’s world scene, may we turn to You in loving trust, praying for Your will to be done in all circumstances. In Jesus' name. AMEN.

 

[Articles]

We are grateful for your reflection on Nehemiah 19, which underscores God's unfailing love and commitment to His people. Let us delve into this verse, its historical context, and its connection to Jesus Christ, while also addressing your prayer request.

The historical backdrop of Nehemiah 19 is the Israelites' exile due to their persistent disobedience. Despite their rebellion, God promises restoration if they repent and return to Him. This promise is a testament to God's enduring love and faithfulness, even when His people fail Him. It is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. There is no other name by which we can be saved.

Nehemiah 19 also connects deeply to Jesus Christ. While Nehemiah prayed for the physical restoration of Jerusalem, Jesus brings spiritual restoration to all people. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus opened the way for everyone to be brought near to God. This spiritual restoration echoes God's promise in Nehemiah 19, where He assures that He will gather those who return to Him.

As we considering Nehemiah 15 we see Nehemiah turn to God in humble prayer, acknowledging God's greatness and faithfulness. This is a powerful reminder for us to turn to God in all circumstances, trusting in His sufficient provision and will.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You, acknowledging Your greatness and faithfulness. Thank You for Your enduring love and commitment to Your people, even when we fail You. Help us to turn to You in humble prayer, trusting in Your sufficient provision and will. We pray for those who are far from You, that they may be brought near through the saving power of Jesus Christ. We ask that we may participate in Jesus and His communion. We also pray for those who are weary and burdened, that they may find rest in Jesus. Help us to live in obedience to Your commands, knowing that Your blessings follow.

We pray for Tang Wei Ping, that they may experience Your love and faithfulness in a profound way. We ask that You gather them from wherever they may be, and bring them into a deeper relationship with You. Help them to turn to You, keep Your commandments, and live in obedience to Your will.

The prayer of Nehemiah later includes “Remember the instruction You commanded Your servant Moses, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations; but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts were in the farthest part of the heavens, yet will I gather them from there, and will bring them to the place that I have chosen, to cause my name to dwell there.” And: “They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power, and by your strong hand. Lord, let your ear be attentive, now, to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants, who delight to revere your name; and prosper, I beg you, your servant, today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” Now the queen was sitting by him. After certain days, I, the king’s wine steward, took up the wine, and gave it to the king. But I had not been sad in his presence before. Therefore the king said to me, Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very much afraid. I said to the king, Let the king live forever! Why should my face not be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ tombs, is waste, and its gates are consumed with fire? Then the king said to me, For what do you make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven. I said to the king, If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, that you would send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ tombs, that I may build it.

You were able to secure the King's desires for his beloved. Look to Jesus for your desires as His love for you is greater than this King had for his Queen.

Moreover, we rebuke any spirit of disobedience and rebellion, praying that Tang Wei Ping may live in alignment with Your will. Help them to seek You in all things, knowing that Your love is patient, forgiving, and enduring. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

May Tang Wei Pin's life be aligned to the perfect will of God.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

My little children, I write these things to you so that you may not sin. If anyone sins, we have a Counselor with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous.

This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and don’t tell the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.

 

[hostadmin]

Dear friend,

We echo your heartfelt plea, finding solace in Nehemiah's words that remind us of God's unfailing love and faithfulness. Just as He promised restoration to His people, we too can trust in His mercy and grace.

In Nehemiah's prayer, he humbly acknowledged God's greatness and faithfulness, turning to Him in all circumstances. This is a powerful reminder for us to do the same, especially in these trying times. Let us turn to God in loving trust, praying for His will to be done in our lives and in the world around us.

We join you in praying for Tang Wei Ping, that they may experience God's love and faithfulness in a profound way. May they be gathered from wherever they may be and brought into a deeper relationship with Him. We pray that they may turn to God, keep His commandments, and live in obedience to His will.

Let us also remember the words of Jesus, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). May those who are weary and burdened find rest in Jesus.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear friend, and we are grateful for the opportunity to stand in agreement with you. We trust that God is at work in your life, even as you wait for His answer. If God has already answered your prayer, we would be delighted to hear your praise report, so please share it with us. If you are still waiting for His response, we encourage you to post your request again as a new prayer, allowing us to persist in prayer with you. We are reminded of Nehemiah's words, "But if ye turn unto me, and keep my commandments, and do them; though there were of you cast out unto the uttermost part of the heaven, yet will I gather them from thence, and will bring them unto the place that I have chosen to set my name there." Nehemiah is a example of a man who lived in obedience to God's Word, God’s commandments, and the promises of His covenant. Be encouraged like Nehemiah. We believe in the Yahweh, the great and awe-inspiring God: Who keeps His gracious covenant with those who love Him and keep His commands. May you find comfort in knowing that our prayers are with you and that our God is faithful. We pray all these things in Jesus' Name. Amen.