Welfare and Security
Nehemiah 11:3 Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt every one in his possession in their cities, to wit, Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants.
There is an emphasis on people and who exactly they were and what they did. I cannot over-emphasise the importance of information on people and their welfare. It takes time to build social security databases, but to succeed, you need to have a way to know that the people are catered for … everyone is dwelling in peace and decent premises etc. Societies that care for people will have the people’s mandate and support especially when we have to ask people to pay taxes or make contributions.
The book of Nehemiah is full of lists of names, their roles etc. Everyone is carefully accounted for … and we are told they “dwelt in their possessions” … which suggests they had adequate means …perhaps land and enough security to farm those lands or develop whatever assets they had. They were safe and secure in their possessions. Good legal institutions will ensure assets and possessions are safe and can be developed without fear.
Verses for further meditation
Psalm 2:8 ; Genesis 17:8
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Good legal institutions will ensure assets and possessions are safe and can be developed without fear.
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord, help to give our leaders wisdom to ensure welfare, security and the peaceful settlement of people. Amen
As Nehemiah’s wall was built, so will we see a reconstruction in all that may appear in distress and in waste. Nehemiah trusted and feared God, putting his faith in the Almighty whose strength is limitless to exceed all our expectations. Look out daily for Nehemiah’s Wall in 2015 and do invite friends to subscribe to the free email or social media posts.
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