Churches can stray from God's mission. They may wander from His will and pursue their own way. That never ends in a good place. The children of Israel were prone to wander. In Nehemiah 10, revival had come and they were heeding God's guidance. That is crucial for a church to be revitalized. There are three commitments we must make.
The first is TO WALK IN GOD’S WAY,(v.28-31).
We will seek God's path,(v.28). Here were six categories of people who were set apart from the world, and for God. He will guide you if you want to be led.
We will support God's people,(v.29a). The will of God was not found in isolation. There is safety in a multitude of counselors. The Lord has a personal assignment for you, but it is a public responsibility.
We will serve God's precepts,(v.29-31). They were governed by God’s Word. It was a serious dedication—they took an oath. It implied a steady progression—they walked. Are you getting anywhere, spiritually?
The second commitment is TO WORK IN GOD’S SERVICE,(v.32-33). Two big words we see here are service and work. We are not saved by our works, but we are saved to do work.Â
There are chores in the house, (v.32). There was a work to do in the house of God. This is our ministry to saints. It is what we do when we come to God’s house.Â
There are labors in the field,(v.33). These observances were not just an act of worship to the Lord, but were a witness to the world. This is our mission to sinners. The field is the world.
The third commitment is TO WORSHIP IN GOD’S HOUSE, (v.34-39).  This is our top task. Without the right motive, we will be ineffective in what we do. Love for Christ is the supreme motive.
Love is expressed by stewardship, (v.34-38). There are a lot of offerings mentioned here. The stress is on the firstfruits--the cream of the crop. Too often we want to give God the leftovers of our lives. Love gives the very best it can.
Love is expressed in steadfastness, (v.39). Note that last phrase. We need people steadfast in worship and work. That’s what love does.Â
Let us make a commitment, "We will not neglect the house of our God!"
