Nehemiah 7:2 I gave my brother Hanani, with Hananiah the ruler of the castle, charge over Jerusalem, for Hananiah was a more faithful and God-fearing man than many.

Nehemiah appointed his brother ruler of the castle and Jerusalem because Nehemiah knew his brother was a faithful God-fearing man. It’s interesting to see that the more faithful God-fearing person was put in a position of power. This was also seen in the life of Joseph. Joseph was a faithful God-fearing man and he was eventually made a ruler (Genesis 41:41).

What do people say about you? Do they say he/she is a person after God’s heart? Or, do they say he/she is a wild somebody and they can’t figure out if you’re saved or not? Our faithfulness to God will put us in a position of power and great influence. If we want to be exalted by God, we have to become and remain faithful to Him.

 

Be Blessed