SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 8 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” [Nehemiah 8:10] The people hear…
plenty of room for more
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 7 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: At that time the city was large and spacious, but the population was small, and none of the houses had been rebuilt. [Nehemiah 7:4] There is plenty of room in God’s house, but not enough people. God designed this creation to be enjoyed by every person…
intimidation
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 6 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination. [Nehemiah 6:9] Intimidation, those who choose to believe and to follow Jesus will face intimidation. Nehemiah is doing the work…
what Jesus followers do
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 5 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: You must restore their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and homes to them this very day. And repay the interest you charged when you lent them money, grain, new wine, and olive oil.” [Nehemiah 5:11] A follower of Jesus has a deep sense of justice; they see the world from God’s perspective, that every…
the sword and trowel
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: When our enemies heard that we knew of their plans and that God had frustrated them, we all returned to our work on the wall. But from then on, only half my men worked while the other half stood guard with spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. The leaders stationed themselves…
hodge podge
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The Old City Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid the beams, set up its doors, and installed its bolts and bars. Next to them were Melatiah from Gibeon, Jadon from Meronoth, people from Gibeon, and people…
passion for His people
There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 2 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: ‘How can I not be sad? For the city where my ancestors are buried is in ruins, and the gates have been destroyed by fire.’ The king asked, ‘Well, how can I help you?’ With a prayer to the God of heaven, I replied, ‘If…
grant me success
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 1 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: ‘O Lord, please hear my prayer! Listen to the prayers of those of us who delight in honouring you. Please grant me success today by making the king favourable to me. Put it into his heart to be kind to me.’ In those days I was the king’s cup-bearer. [Nehemiah 1:11] As followers…
surrender prayer
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. [Philippians 4:6-7] As a Jesus follower,…
no Jesus vs. know Jesus
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. [Philippians 3:8] What Paul claims here is the discovery of all those who choose to follow Jesus – that Jesus is the key to God, to life, to meaning and purpose. The infinite value of knowing…