The Gracious Hand of God

 Scripture:

“And please give me a letter addressed to Asaph, the manager of the king’s forest, instructing him to give me timber. I will need it to make beams for the gates of the Temple fortress, for the city walls, and for a house for myself.” And the king granted these requests, because the gracious hand of God was on me.” ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

When the king saw Nehemiah sad for the first time ever, he asked what was the matter. Nehemiah told him that he had heard his city was destroyed and burned. The king gave him permission to go rebuild it. Before he left the king’s presence, he asked for a letter instructing Asaph to give him the materials he would need to rebuild the city walls and gates. It says, “And the king granted these requests, because the gracious hand of God was on me.”

Application:

I see the words, “because the gracious hand of the Lord was on me.” Or “because the good hand of God was on me.” Or “Because the Lord was with me.” They saw God in every good thing that happened to them. I want to be able to say, “because the good hand of God was on me.” Or “because of God’s favor and blessing…” More than anything, I want to be able man of God who sees the good hand of God in my life.

Prayer:

Father, help me to live in such a way that those around me can see the good hand of God on my life. Teach me to walk in step with You. Lead me. Guide me. Show me the way forward each and every day. I want Your gracious hand on my life.

Yours Forever,

Jeff