Nehemiah 12:31,38: “31 Then I had the leaders of Judah come up on top of the wall, and I appointed two great choirs, the first proceeding to the right on top of the wall… 38 The second choir proceeded to the left,..”
REJOICING
These probably seem like strange verses to select to write a devotional about. Well, I’m just strange like that. Lol. Seriously, you have to ready all of Nehemiah to understand why I selected these verses. They had been rebuilding the wall and getting everything prepared to re-establish worship in Jerusalem. What better way to celebrate than to have a parade?
So, Nehemiah gets two choirs on top of the wall, and they begin to march around the city singing and praising God. Everyone in the city could see them and hear them. He wanted to make sure everyone could take part in this celebration of praise. Walking the wall also was a strong visual of what the Lord had done through them. Rebuilding that wall was a huge!
TEACHING MOMENT
Teaching our children to celebrate big movements of God in their lives is important. They should let everyone know it was God! Giving praise to Him can encourage others to trust Him. Giving praise to Him encourages their hearts to continue to trust Him. And giving praise to Him can point the lost towards Him.
What spiritual victory has your children experienced lately? How can you help them direct all the praise to the Father? Why not have a parade around your house? Get some “instruments” and come up with a song you all can sing to praise God. I guarantee your children won’t soon forget that parade.
Are you marching in praise today? Or are you sulking about what God “hasn’t done” for you? Take a moment and reflect on all that He has done. Then have a parade in your own mind. Praise the One who is able to do more than you can ever imagine. Let Him be your object of praise today.
A Moment In Time 