Failure Is Impossible

Failure wasn’t an option for Nehemiah either, mainly because he had a Powerful Helper: God. After asking Him to bless his cause—rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem—Nehemiah and those who had returned to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon worked to make that happen. The wall was needed to keep the people safe from enemies. But opposition to the cause came in the form of deception and threats. Nehemiah refused to let opposition deter him. He informed those who opposed the work, “I am carrying on a great project” (Nehemiah 6:3). After that, he prayed, “Now strengthen my hands” (v. 9). Thanks to perseverance, the work was completed (v. 15).

God gave Nehemiah the strength to persevere in the face of opposition. Is there a task for which you’re tempted to give up? Ask God to provide whatever you need to keep going.

God’s Word for God’s People

Zechariah 10:10
I will bring them back from Egypt
 and gather them from Assyria.
 I will bring them to Gilead  and Lebanon,
 and there will not be room  enough for them.

Zechariah 10:12
I will strengthen  them in the Lord
 and in his name they will live securely, ”
 declares the Lord.

Walk Obediently

Leaders  walk obediently, remembering that your sins can cause the downfall of God’s people, bringing  judgment to whole churches or fellowships of churches.

Random act of Kindness

Ruth 2:10
At this, she bowed down with her face to the ground.  She asked him, “Why have I found such favor in your eyes that you notice me —a foreigner? ”

Work Together

Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good  of those who love him, who have been called  according to his purpose.

[Message No: 7426]