The Rest of the People
Nehemiah 10:28 And the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the porters, the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every one having knowledge, and having understanding;.
Not only the leaders agree to change, but all the other sons and daughters … the rest of the people are also involved as they are named at this key point of kickoff. Everyone having knowledge and understanding is carried along the process. This is not a top-down deal … but an agreement that the people agree makes sense for them. It is unusual to obtain this kind of willingness if not for divine help …the people are of one spirit … the Spirit of God.
Psa_110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth
Observe also that the people separate themselves from the neighboring peoples for the sake of the law. It is unclear whether this refers to mixed marriages, but businesses and alliances with foreign parties were broken to free the children of Israel to recommit to their laws. When unequal yokes and mixtures with worldliness is common, revival can be difficult as the purity is diluted, hands are stained and the influence of godless cultures cannot be shaken off. We appreciate the importance God places on purity, consecration and holiness and why satan hates these concepts. The principle here is to get God’s people united and involved to see a revival that will not compromise with strange doctrinal mixtures.
Leaders in business must be patient to obtain the right level of involvement. There may be individuals (Achans) who unfortunately have to be asked to leave before any meaningful vision can be shared … these separations must happen otherwise efforts to change are wasted.
Verses for further meditation
Joshua 7:24-26 ; Galatians 2:4
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Leaders in business are patient to obtain the right level of involvement.
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord, may the people be willing in the day of your visitation. Amen
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