Concerning the People

"And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people." Nehemiah 11:24

My friend and I have been studying the book of Nehemiah, and today we were in the 11th Chapter. Often times Chapters that include lists of names and genealogies get over-looked because we don't want to take the time to read all of those names, however, I believe when we do that, we miss crucial information.

By this time in Nehemiah, the wall has been built, and now people need to reside inside the walls of Jerusalem.  Not an easy place to live in at this time.  Obviously, you have the rulers who will stay, then the volunteers, then men who were chosen by casting lots.  

As I read the list of men who stayed in Jerusalem, you see men who were known by their position, and some known by their family.  Some were known by their character, and what they did for the Lord.

I had to ask myself, "When someone sees my name listed somewhere, what do they think?  How am I known?"

There were:

    -valiant men-

    -overseers-

    -ruler of the House of God-

    -did the work of the house-

    -chief of the fathers-

    -mighty men of valour-

    -the oversight of the outward business of the house of God-

    -the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer-

    -the porters and the gatekeepers-

    -the singers-

And then you get to verse 24 where it says, "And those positioned at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people".

That reminded me of Jesus Christ.  Jesus Christ sits at the right hand of the Father, and He makes intercession on our behalf.  When the accuser of the brethren comes and makes accusations against me, Jesus Christ handles all matters concerning me.  He reminds Satan that I am covered by His blood.

Jesus Christ has provided for each and every single one of my needs.

When I come across chapters of genealogies, lists of tribes and families, God help me to read between-the-lines so I can see what you want me to see.

    But that's just me!