Further Thoughts on Favor (Neh. 9:26-27)

Read Nehemiah 9:26-27.

1. In the NIV, verse 26 starts with the word "but."  In spite of God's favor, expressed in verses 19-25.  God's blessing doesn't eliminate the need for man's cooperation.
2. Verse 26 reminds us that blessed, favored people don't always respond as if they're favored.  That's an observation, not an excuse.
3. God's faithfulness is greater than man's fickleness.  He remains faithful even when we are faith-less (2 Tim. 2:13).  God doesn't wait for us to act right first.  Thank God for divine initiative!