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Monthly Archives: January 2022
Next challenge | Nehemiah 5:1-5 (AMP)
Some leaders can stay on task but cave into the lust of the flesh and/or selfish pride. Surely Nehemiah was tempted in this same way, but, through diligent devotion to …
Ready always | Nehemiah 4:15-23 (AMP)
In the spiritual realm, we also need to be always ready to defend against attack. Paul’s challenge to us is to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
Change your focus | Nehemiah 4:10-14 (NLT)
So often we are doing the Lord’s work, even just living the Christian life, and we lose focus. We take our eyes off the Lord.
Opposition strengthens | Nehemiah 4:6-9 (ESV)
Through diligence, leadership, and the hand of God, despite discouragement, they hit the half-way mark.
Call on the Lord | Nehemiah 4:4-5 (NLT)
Nehemiah took his problem to the Lord. This reminds me of Psalm 18:3, “I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.”
Opposition occurs | Nehemiah 4:1-3 (ESV)
A lying, discouraging attack will often have some truth in it, but it will neglect the great truth: God was with them and has promised to see them through.
Work begins | Nehemiah 3: 1, 5, 13, 27 (NASB)
These folks didn’t just talk, they took action and quickly started the rebuilding. It seems like anyone could do the work; it was simple but laborious.
Opposition response | Nehemiah 2:19-20 (NASB)
What opposition do you face to the call of God? Take courage from Nehemiah’s response. Be bold. Stand firm in the Lord and His call. Stay on task.
Arise and build | Nehemiah 2:17-18 (NASB)
How do these folks respond? They are fully on board. They yell out in unison, “arise and build”! This is the response you get when…