Ruler over many things

Nehemiah 7:2 That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.

Praise the Lord!!

Today we will meditate how to become a ruler over many things.

Everyone would like to be on a top position, getting all the attention, having authority, being well known in the society.

Many in this world think "How great it would be if I am the ruler of this world". Nobody wants to be small and leave this world unnoticed.

Even the disciples had the question in their heart.

Matthew  18:1  At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 

Jesus replied.

Matthew  18:4  Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Kingdom of God works on the principles of servanthood.

Jesus said

Matthew  25:21  His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Faithfulness over small things ( work, ministry, family responsibility, social matters, winning souls, keeping yourselves away from the sins of the world) would make you ruler over many things.

But if you would say I am happy and contented where I am. You are not responsible and fruitful for the Kingdom of God. For God wants each one of His child to be ruler over many things, take responsibility and be zealous for the Kingdom of God.

Here in the verse Nehemiah brings out three qualities of his brother Hanani which sets him apart from the rest of Jews.

1. He was a faithful man.

2. He feared God to the point that he was not afraid to speak the truth.

3. He had a good testimony among his brothers.

Saints, today what is your testimony?

Can Lord Jesus trust you and entrust more responsibilities on your shoulders?
                                
                                   Or

Do you also follow this world and have become one among them?

Ezekiel  3:17  Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.  

Ezekiel  33:6  But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand.

Wake up! End is near, God is searching for a watchman who would stand as a wall between Him and Satan pleading for his people day an

Isaiah  55:6  Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.

God Bless