Nehemiah 8-10, Psalms 119:17-32
What God said to me – Do not be surprised at anything that happens in the world because they turned against Me long ago. It is becoming more and more depraved as a result. You sorrow over it because you belong to Me. I sorrow also and take no pleasure in the death of the wicked. I have stayed My hand of judgment for a long time in order to give them opportunity for repentance. However, that time is growing short. It will not be long before I begin to pour out My wrath on the sin of the world. The number of those who will repent is growing fewer because they are so hardened and entrenched in their sin. Take heart – My redemption is drawing nigh.