We Should Dedicate Ourselves to God, But Not Depend on It

We should dedicate ourselves to God, but we cannot depend on our dedication alone. In Nehemiah 11 and 12, we see a massive commitment from the people. The chapters list countless names, emphasizing that this wasn’t just Nehemiah’s decision—everyone took part. At the end of chapter 12, they dedicate the wall with loud music, great sacrifices, and overwhelming joy. Nehemiah 12:43 captures the scene: “They offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great j...