Nehemiah 13:30 Thus cleansed I them from all strangers, and appointed the wards of the priests and the Levites, everyone in his business;

Nehemiah’s final role is cleansing from strangers … separating people from entanglements that are not helpful. To fulfil all that we must do for God, it takes courage, industry and a separation to our calling. Strange relationships complicate our destiny. Cleansing is not just the removal of the impure …dealing with especially our thoughts and imaginations which give birth to wickedness, but also unneedful distractions that disturb our focus … To be useful for God over a long time requires a stamina and strength of focus that will be diluted if we are given to frolics. I wonder how we see certain people who are still working for God even in their nineties …standing strong in their eighties …while others are finished in their fifties. Cleansing brings lasting strength and a focus that is irresistible with those who wish to distract us.

It is never too late to let the Holy Spirit and the word of God cleanse you as you are convicted to separate from everything that does not glorify God. You must have standards higher than the prevailing culture … let the word of God show you all that is strange that must be put away. Do it today. Remain disciplined and self-controlled.

Job_36:10 He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.

Verses for further meditation

Acts 10:15; Job 14:14

Thoughts for Business and the work place

Discipline, self-control and high ethical standards are key

Suggestions for Prayer

Lord, help me to be separated from all that you desire me to separate from. Amen

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