Today's readings are Nehemiah 1.1-2.10 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Neh.+1.1-2.10 ), 1 Timothy 1.1-20 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=1+Tim.+1.1-20 ), and Haggai 1.1-2.23 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Hag.+1.1-2.23 ).
In today's readings we see a striking depiction of repentance, confession, and absolution. We are confronted with the results of sin. A nation lies captive, a rebuilt temple has no glory, a people is discouraged and confronted by the law which they do not desire to keep and which they cannot keep. We see Nehemiah and others realizing their depravity and confessing their sin, though it was not their sin as individuals which brought the destruction on their nation. And we see God sovereignly working in history, shaking the society and claiming his people for himself.
When we see the results of sin - our own and other peoples' sin - let us remember that we are sinners. Let us bring our confession before the Lord. And let us receive his promise that he has carried our sin in his body, that he has given his life for ours, that we serve the Christ who has become sin for us that we may be God's righteousness. Let us marvel in the adoption he has given, the adoption of sons, to all who believe on his name.
Thanks be to God!
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