Neh 7:1-2 After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers, the musicians and the Levites were appointed. I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, because he was a man of integrity and feared God more than most people do.
Upon completion of Jerusalem wall,several areas needed to be guarded against the enemies upsurge. This made Nehemiah to assign duties to some people .Among those whose services were sought out was Hananiah the commander of citadel who qualified for shortlisting and finally as the successful candidate. This was attributed by his outstanding character and feared God more than most men .
Standing out of the crowded bottom and making it to the top is the desire of every person. The bottom is not a desirable place to be .For one to become outstanding, there is a kind of orientation needed .Doing the uncommon is the most known pathway to remain conspicuous amidst uniformity .But this isn’t the only qualification. possessing desirable and attracting attributes repels mediocrity .
Faithfulness, honest, integrity and trustworthiness are some few traits that helps one to stand up and stand out in the midst of others. This makes people wish to have you as a suitable candidate to fill their position .You don’t have to be the first born, most educated or most qualified for you to be named amongst the first and the great . If you are a man/woman of integrity and you fear God, God’s favor will locate you and catapult you to the top!
Further readings:
Deu 24:2
Psa 4:3
1Pet 2:9
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