Nehemiah 5:
The process of rebuilding the nation was more than just an issue of rebuilding the walls. During the captivity many aspects of social life had also fallen into disrepair. One of the casualties was those who fell into debt and could not repay what they had loaned. They now found themselves enslaved to their brothers and paying interest on debts they could never hope to repay. Nehemiah could not bear this and challenged the people that it was time to set the record straight and to set their people free. With little or no reluctance shown, the people did what was requested and the celebration of freedom must have been wonderful! Nehemiah continues to lead by good example as he does not draw the taxes and levy a burden upon the people. The Lord wants his people totally free.
Job 6:
Job answers the challenge of his friend by saying that he has a right to complain. He has been a righteous man and has not given himself over to lies or corruption. He has sought the Lord and lived according to His ways and yet he has been struck by a powerful hand and a deadly series of blows. Job begins to wish that the Lord would take his life because he has lost all confidence that things could improve and the presence of his counsellors (friends) is not seeming to help. Job is still open to the lesson that will illuminate his situation but he is bordering on the understandable mistake of looking only inward. This is what happens when we are under pressure or suffering… but the man or woman of God is served best when they keep their eyes on the Lord who knows their heart, their situation and the final outcome.
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