Nehemiah:
Experiencing Godly Success
I recently returned from an insightful weekend in God’s Word with Ken Petty on “Rebuilding the Broken Walls of Our Lives.” Ken taught from the story of Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem in a miraculous 52 days and reveals Godly principles for our success.
If you are on a mission from God, reading Nehemiah 1:1-6:16 will serve you well.
Nehemiah was part of the captivity of the Judeans by the Persians and had the job of being the cupbearer to the king.
As you read this fascinating adventure of believing God and rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem you will learn vital keys in experiencing Godly success in your life as you either restore the broken walls in your life or help others to do so.
Briefly, here are just some of the insights you will be exposed to in reading this daring feat by Nehemiah.
hearing about problems facing you or others, the first thing to do is pray. (Note: In his prayer to God, Nehemiah reminds God how awesomWhen e He is and the promises He has declared to His people.)
Pray for forgiveness in the situation as well as take responsibility for it. (Note: Nehemiah did not play the blame game pointing fingers at others. He took responsibility and prayed for forgiveness for the errors of the people.)
Ask God how to deal with the situation and then listen to His wisdom on it. (Note: Nehemiah 2:12: “…neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem…”)
Take action. Do it. Too many times we know what to do, but we end up talking about it over and over again. Once Nehemiah knew what to do from God, he started. (Note: Nehemiah 2:16: “…let us start rebuilding. So they began this good work.” NIV).
Handle opposition properly. When the enemy attacks or causes division within the household of believers, do not quickly respond. The enemy will attack your “morale” and “motives” as well as your “mission.” Do not react, but go to the Father in prayer so you will know what to do.
Conclusion: As you read Nehemiah 1:1-6:16, learn how Nehemiah used prayer, Biblical truth and Godly principles to travel back to rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem. He wisely took action after praying and listening to God. The truths in this notable section of Scripture will serve you well as you walk with God and do His will in your life.
Nehemiah 6:15 and 16:
So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty-two days.
And when all our enemies heard of it, all the nations around us were afraid and fell greatly in their own esteem, for they perceived that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God.
Agape,
Bob