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{{DOD-May}}
The second half of the Book of Nehemiah begins on the first day of the seventh month (chapter 8:2). The emphasis is now on the people of the city and their dedication to [[God]]. The material building was over. It was now time to begin to build the people spiritually.
In today's reading the proclamation of [[God]]'s [[Word]] is given to the people. [[Ezra]] returned to [[Jerusalem]] to assist Nehemiah in the dedication of the walls and the sanctifying of the people. It is very significant that they gathered at the water gate, since this gate symbolizes the [[Word]] of [[God]] ( [[Ezra]] 3:26). The people had an appetite for the Word, for they asked [[Ezra]] to bring the Book and preach it. The [[Word]] of [[God]] was proclaimed throughout the land and, as the people obeyed, there was great gladness. The result of this meeting at the water gate, which was held daily for a week, was that it brought great conviction to the people.
On the 24th day of the month [[Ezra]] and the Levites led the people in confession and prayer for three hours. Chapter 10 gives us the names of the brave and [[God]]ly people who entered into the covenant with [[God]] that day. Little did they realize their names would be recorded eternally in [[God]]'s Word.
