Your Mighty Hand

Nehemiah 1:10-2:3 - “They are your servants and your people, whom you redeemed by your great strength and your mighty hand. Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.” I was cupbearer to the king. In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had not been sad in his presence before, so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” I was very much afraid, but I said to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should my face not look sad when the city where my ancestors are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?”

Exodus 32:11 - But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God. “LORD,” he said, “why should your anger burn against your people, whom you brought out of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand?

Daniel 2:4 - Then the astrologers answered the king, “May the king live forever! Tell your servants the dream, and we will interpret it.”

Application:

· Even though I have sinned and failed, I am still one of God's people by virtue of His redeeming me.
· Do I seek the favor of the Lord my God?
· Do I delight in revering His name?

All Scripture verses taken from NIV