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READING CHAPTERS 2 AND 3
LET US ARISE AND BUILD
Much of the church today is broken down, so we need men who can inspire their fellow believers to build up the broken down walls, men like Nehemiah, who had a commission from the King to build up the wall.
We have a commission from the King to build also, ours comes from the King of Kings.
In verse 17-20 of chapter, you can feel the passion of this man, he is not only in distress, but he is determined to complete this work.
Hearing a man speak like this, would be inspiring, he speaks not only of himself, but of God, the good hand of our God is open us. These people had not moved in years, but suddenly they have been moved by Nehemiah, they were inspired.
We need more people like Nehemiah who are able to say Let us arise and build, he is virtually saying, let's build guys.. God is on our side, we can do this.
These people who opposed him and God's work, were dismissed as fools, they have no part in this work, so often we are scared of the enemy, but Nehemiah stated the facts that God would help them and they were not wanted. We need to have the Can -do attitude of Nehemiah and not be scared of the enemy, too often we bow to outside pressures.
Chapter 3, looks like a long list of names, but it isn't . Each family and group of people, had a specific part of the wall they had to build, likewise in the church, we all have specific areas of service, no one has a more important role, your role is valuable and has to be used in conjunction with everyone else.
The high priest, set the example, it is up to the leaders in the church to be the first to serve, as a leader you are not above your master, if he washed the disciples feet, then you should be willing to do the most menial task in the church, even if that means cleaning the toilets.
But in verse 5, we have the nobles or should they be called snobs, they were the rich people, but they were not willing to put their necks on the line, they were prepared to sit back and let others do the work.
Are you a noble, someone, who wont put their necks the work of the Lord. They are prepared to come to church and sing the songs and listen to the sermons, but as soon, as any work has to be done in the church, they are first out of the door.
God speaks to us through Nehemiah, through his drive and passion, he speaks to us to join him in this great work of building the wall, he calls us to reject the criticism of our opponents and to arise and build.
LET US ARISE AND BUILD.
Are you ready to join me and others in building the wall, through service and prayer.
Who is on the Lord's side, Moses said in Exodus 32:26, if you are, let us not sit back but let us arise and build.
God bless you
KK
Who am I?
I am an ordinary Christian just like you and me, I love to study the scriptures and share what God shows me. I am from the UK, and at present live in Nanjing China. I am an English teacher. I have been saved from my teenage years, am now eligible for Pension.
I believe the whole of the bible, especially love the five Solas of the reformation.
I am saved by GRACE alone by FAITH alone in CHRIST alone through the WORD OF GOD alone for the GLORY OF GOD alone.
LET US ARISE AND BUILD
Much of the church today is broken down, so we need men who can inspire their fellow believers to build up the broken down walls, men like Nehemiah, who had a commission from the King to build up the wall.
We have a commission from the King to build also, ours comes from the King of Kings.
In verse 17-20 of chapter, you can feel the passion of this man, he is not only in distress, but he is determined to complete this work.
Hearing a man speak like this, would be inspiring, he speaks not only of himself, but of God, the good hand of our God is open us. These people had not moved in years, but suddenly they have been moved by Nehemiah, they were inspired.
We need more people like Nehemiah who are able to say Let us arise and build, he is virtually saying, let's build guys.. God is on our side, we can do this.
These people who opposed him and God's work, were dismissed as fools, they have no part in this work, so often we are scared of the enemy, but Nehemiah stated the facts that God would help them and they were not wanted. We need to have the Can -do attitude of Nehemiah and not be scared of the enemy, too often we bow to outside pressures.
Chapter 3, looks like a long list of names, but it isn't . Each family and group of people, had a specific part of the wall they had to build, likewise in the church, we all have specific areas of service, no one has a more important role, your role is valuable and has to be used in conjunction with everyone else.
The high priest, set the example, it is up to the leaders in the church to be the first to serve, as a leader you are not above your master, if he washed the disciples feet, then you should be willing to do the most menial task in the church, even if that means cleaning the toilets.
But in verse 5, we have the nobles or should they be called snobs, they were the rich people, but they were not willing to put their necks on the line, they were prepared to sit back and let others do the work.
Are you a noble, someone, who wont put their necks the work of the Lord. They are prepared to come to church and sing the songs and listen to the sermons, but as soon, as any work has to be done in the church, they are first out of the door.
God speaks to us through Nehemiah, through his drive and passion, he speaks to us to join him in this great work of building the wall, he calls us to reject the criticism of our opponents and to arise and build.
LET US ARISE AND BUILD.
Are you ready to join me and others in building the wall, through service and prayer.
Who is on the Lord's side, Moses said in Exodus 32:26, if you are, let us not sit back but let us arise and build.
God bless you
KK
Who am I?
I am an ordinary Christian just like you and me, I love to study the scriptures and share what God shows me. I am from the UK, and at present live in Nanjing China. I am an English teacher. I have been saved from my teenage years, am now eligible for Pension.
I believe the whole of the bible, especially love the five Solas of the reformation.
I am saved by GRACE alone by FAITH alone in CHRIST alone through the WORD OF GOD alone for the GLORY OF GOD alone.
