Today's reading from the Chronological OT/NT Reading Plan is: Nehemiah 4-6, Revelation 17
Happy Monday Everyone! Apparently I'm in holiday mode - sorry this post is late (and short)!
Scripture: Nehemiah 6:16
16 When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God.
Observation
Nehemiah was strong in his communication with God and clear about identifying what others were trying to tell him and what God was telling him. This assurance of calling can only be attained through an intimate relationship with God.
Application
Sometimes, what we do might look crazy to the world - and even the loved ones around us. And it may in fact be crazy, but if God is calling us to crazy - we must be obedient!! The recurring message of relationship, communication, meditation on God's word and obedience is our application here. Success as a believer is measured in a different way than non-believers.
Prayer
Father God, thank you for speaking to me. Thank you for sometimes calling me to crazy and walking me through to success in you. Amen
Tomorrow's passage: Nehemiah 7-9, Revelation 18
1 comment:
So true Jody.
I love 4.20 where it says "Our God will fight for us!"
And yet, they still had a plan. They had a plan, but they knew that it would succeed because God was for them. May we have the same confidence!
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