For this
also remember me, O my God, and have compassion on me according to the
greatness of Your lovingkindness.
Nehemiah
13:22 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Nehemiah was zealous
for the things of God. He was adamant that the people be faithful and obedient,
that the priests be pure and godly, that those surrounding be respectful of
their beliefs and ordinances. He tirelessly worked to restore Jerusalem
I don’t know if there
was something particular he was concerned about, or if this was a general plea
over his life. The text does not reference anything here, but it shows his
trust in God’s goodness and compassion. I do not think that he was asking for
God to grant him compassion because of what he had done, but rather to grant it
in spite of that. (most other translations do not include “for this also”)
Nothing we do, no matter how good we are, is good enough. Nothing we do could
earn God’s compassion. Because of that we are all the more in need of His
compassion. Even the most holy saint is in dire need of God’s mercy and grace. But
God is gracious and merciful,
abounding in compassion. We don't have to earn or deserve His compassion. He has compassion on us in spite of ourselves. Praise the Lord!
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