Neh. 4:5 And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders.
Nehemiah pleads that the malicious acts not be allowed to fade quietly into the past and be forgotten. Let there be no easy forgive and forget response to those who have caused so much pain.
He is asking G-d to remember the victims of these cruel acts. The pain would double if there was not hope that someday G-d would call those oppressors to account for their wickedness. The Bible depicts G-d as gracious and forgiving, but his view of the divine L-rd does not mean that He advertises ‘cheap grace’ or ‘quick and easy forgiveness.’
G-d has an ear and a heart for those who suffer – for the victims. He holds oppressors responsible and will bring them to judgment. ‘Forgiveness’ that quickly assures the oppressor that G-d will forgive has no sense of the victim’s hurt, it is uncaring and cruel.
Believing in a G-d who cares, Nehemiah prayed for release: and calls for justice for anger grows out of long-term suffering; it rises from facing unyielding, unprincipled opponents who try to destroy you. The deeds of these people deserve the judgment that is coming to them. G-d hears the cry of His people.
Nehemiah prays for G-d’s protection, but knows enough to be prepared. G-d will go through trials with you but expects you to do your part. Nehemiah has to stay armed night and day from his oppressors, never letting his guard down, always keeping one eye open.
Have you been keep down having to always be on your guard from the adversary? Feeling like the adversary is out to destroy you, trying to constantly trip you from being all that you were meant to be? Dodging the fiery darts? Remember he is the father of lies and there is hope for you.
Eph. 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Be assured G-d hears your cries and will walk with you through life’s journey, and He will bring your oppressors to account for He is a just G-d as well as a loving G-d. It is all in His timing for:
Isa. 54:17 No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the L-rd, and their righteousness is of Me, saith the L-rd.
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