Yesterdays man.( Revelation 3 v 20 )

Most of us are familiar with the term ,'has been,' denoting a persons fall, from what they once were,in a sense it is not a very complimentary term to be used of any one. As one reads the history of Israel so often there leaders,politically ,and of most of the population, turned out to be 'has been's',.I am just finishing a study of Nehemiah,now it could never be said of him, that he was a has been.,no he is seen as faithful consistent leader and man of God. He was Governor of Jerusalem appointed by a Persian King,he had many difficulties to face,he had enemies without,which he dealt  with.He sought to put the people on a sound spiritual footing, and it appears he had succeeded in doing so.But at times he had to report back to the king,and when he returned the situation had deteriorated .They became, 'has been's'. they were not what they once where ,it is Raymond Brown who writes,' that  individuals change ,and so can churches',and even godly nations.We may say of our country we are a Christian, country,but alas that's no longer reality.I pray for a number of people who are,' has been's', as regards their walk with Christ,it need not be that way,God can restore ,yes, even the,' has been's'  .