Many Years

Nehemiah 9:30 Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands.

So many verses repeat again and again the message of God’s forbearance. To forbear is to restrain yourself from that which comes naturally for you to do. Prophets testified repeatedly against the evils but they did not listen … God had no choice but to hand them over to the people of the lands. What does it mean to be handed over to the people of the lands. There are only two dominion platforms …the kingdom of God and satan’s. When God takes His hands off, it means darkness has permission to take over … in government, education, science, social issues etc… but God does not completely give the enemy carte-blanche or we would all be destroyed in seconds.

There are many years that it seems we are allowed to do as we please, but this is only because God forbears as He is still holy. I encourage someone to think deeper and consider the matters at hand. Are there areas where it seems God is just forbearing in a pained patience? Is there a link between our troubles in the land and the rebellion in our hearts. The leader must look beyond the surface to understand how God’s people may have betrayed the King of kings only to be left at the mercy of forces that work only to afflict.

Verses for further meditation

Romans 2:4 ; Psalm 36:5

Thoughts for Business and the work place

Great Leaders tend to be great thinkers.

Suggestions for Prayer

Lord, direct my thoughts … Turn my heart back to you. Amen

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