Nehemiah 1-2, Revelation 16, Proverbs 29:10-18
Nehemiah 2:19-20 (ESV)
“But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite
servant and Geshem the Arab heard of it, they jeered at us and despised us and
said, “What is this thing that you are doing? Are you rebelling against the
king?” Then I replied to them, “The God of heaven will make us prosper, and we
his servants will arise and build, but you have no portion or right or claim in
Jerusalem.”
In Nehemiah 2:19–20, Nehemiah shows believers what to expect
when undertaking the work of the Lord. After receiving permission from the
Persian king Artaxerxes to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem following the
Babylonian exile, Nehemiah immediately faced opposition. Governors of the
surrounding territories mocked and ridiculed him, accusing him of rebelling
against the king. Nehemiah responded by declaring that his success came from
Father-God and affirming that the Jewish people would continue rebuilding the
walls.
Nehemiah’s experience teaches believers to expect resistance
when they pursue the work of God the Father. Despite opposition and threats,
believers are called to remain faithful to their mission and not allow the
opinions of the world to deter them. Instead, they must trust in the Lord’s
provision and protection. Nehemiah also models how to respond to
opposition—with confidence rooted in God’s sovereignty. He demonstrated
unwavering faith in Father-God’s ability to bring success to the work he was
called to do.
These verses remind me that when the Lord asks me to do
something, I must trust that Father-God will help me succeed. One of my
personal dreams is to write a novel and see it published. I tried for many
years to do this on my own, but it felt overwhelming. With the guidance of the
Holy Spirit, I am now confident that I can write and bring to life a novel I
love. This confidence comes from deepening my relationship with Father-God and
relying on His sovereignty over my efforts.
Perseverance becomes an act of stewardship when we trust
Father-God with the outcome, remain content in obedience, and continue the work
He has given us despite resistance.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who gives confidence and strength to
pursue what He calls you to do—this could be your moment. Open your heart to
Him. Speak to Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share
your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is
faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Being part of a Holy Spirit–led church community has deeply
shaped my faith. If you’re searching for a place to grow, worship, and
encounter God, you can explore my church and its affiliated campuses here: https://revivaltoday.com/
No comments:
Post a Comment