Nehemiah 1:1-9,11; 2:18, 20; 6:15-16
Nehemiah is a cup bearer who is called by GOD to build the wall of Jerusalem.
Just like GOD calls us out to do something and without any training or skills and by HIS greatness we will do it !
The word 'Great' used in this book again and again.
May be our beginnings aren't great, may be they are distressing, but with GOD it turns out great :-)
GOD had chosen Nehemiah to build the walls of the city... Like GOD put Esther in the palace, Joseph in prison, Moses in the palace, David on the pastures.
Large doors swinging on small hinges.
It was just another day for Moses at office when GOD called them out, and for David, for Peter and John, Saul of Tarsus.
GOD changes life around 180 degrees.
What would we do when GOD comes to us and asks us to do something that doesn't make sense ?
There is a concern in Nehemiah's heart. In prayer I'm not master telling GOD what to do. But I'm YOUR servant, tell me what to do !
Its because of Calvary we are here today, we have a ministry and we can serve HIM because of Calvary
The bad things that are happening reveal the Greatness of GOD !
GOD is my Strength and my Great reward :-)
The people in the Bible fell because of their strengths and not because of their weaknesses
The weaker the vessel the stronger GOD's power... I may not have the degrees the world needs but I have GOD and that alone is E-N-O-U-G-H !
Who gives the capacity to serve and do ministry ? - GOD
Nehemiah 1:6 let YOUR ears be attentive and YOUR eyes open to hear the prayer YOUR servant is praying before YOU day and night for YOUR servant !
The world has its ways, the enemy and the flesh - all these 3 don't want the Greatness of GOD to be revealed in my life !
Samson had a great purpose and call - 5 times the Spirit of GOD was on him. And yet he gives into sin.
Jack Hyles: sin blinds, binds and grinds !
There is a simple faith that is required - continue remembering the Great GOD in Heaven who can do Great Things !!!
No matter what my situation is... GOD can turn it around for HIS glory !
Was it a coincidence tht Pharaoh's daughter went to have a bath the same time that Moses's basket was let into the lake ? Was it a coincidence ? No GOD planned it. HE orchestrates all things for HIS children.
Gideon said I am the weakest tribe of Manasseh ! But for GOD that is the qualification most needed... 'I am the weakest... I am the most foolish... I am the lowest...'
Hebrews 11:24 says that Moses rather suffer with the Jews than enjoy the grandeur and pleasures of Egypt. Wht was in Moses's mind ? To do as GOD says... To simply obey GOD. How could Moses make a decision to go with GOD ! Would it be tough ? Was it tough then ? YES
Can this be done through me also ? GOD says Yes --- I need the simple faith and the emptying out and the simple prayers and the weaknesses !
Heb 11:26 makes me reflect - Isn't there a time whn GOD asks me to walk by faith ? When all your natural thinking is going against what GOD is speaking ?
The treasure v/s GOD
Is there a place where I can go and be alone with GOD where I can go and be alone with HIM and know that GOD speaks to me ?
2 Cor 12:9 a thorn in my flesh... GOD's grace is sufficient for me (GOD's favor is my strength)
1 tim 1:12 GOD is able to guard what I hv entrusted to HIM :-)
What can GOD do ?
The Greatness of GOD can be revealed as I yield to HIM in obedience ! The Beautiful Hand of GOD is on me :-) Greater than we cn ask or think !!!!!!!
Nehemiah is a cup bearer who is called by GOD to build the wall of Jerusalem.
Just like GOD calls us out to do something and without any training or skills and by HIS greatness we will do it !
The word 'Great' used in this book again and again.
May be our beginnings aren't great, may be they are distressing, but with GOD it turns out great :-)
GOD had chosen Nehemiah to build the walls of the city... Like GOD put Esther in the palace, Joseph in prison, Moses in the palace, David on the pastures.
Large doors swinging on small hinges.
It was just another day for Moses at office when GOD called them out, and for David, for Peter and John, Saul of Tarsus.
GOD changes life around 180 degrees.
What would we do when GOD comes to us and asks us to do something that doesn't make sense ?
There is a concern in Nehemiah's heart. In prayer I'm not master telling GOD what to do. But I'm YOUR servant, tell me what to do !
Its because of Calvary we are here today, we have a ministry and we can serve HIM because of Calvary
The bad things that are happening reveal the Greatness of GOD !
GOD is my Strength and my Great reward :-)
The people in the Bible fell because of their strengths and not because of their weaknesses
The weaker the vessel the stronger GOD's power... I may not have the degrees the world needs but I have GOD and that alone is E-N-O-U-G-H !
Who gives the capacity to serve and do ministry ? - GOD
Nehemiah 1:6 let YOUR ears be attentive and YOUR eyes open to hear the prayer YOUR servant is praying before YOU day and night for YOUR servant !
The world has its ways, the enemy and the flesh - all these 3 don't want the Greatness of GOD to be revealed in my life !
Samson had a great purpose and call - 5 times the Spirit of GOD was on him. And yet he gives into sin.
Jack Hyles: sin blinds, binds and grinds !
There is a simple faith that is required - continue remembering the Great GOD in Heaven who can do Great Things !!!
No matter what my situation is... GOD can turn it around for HIS glory !
Was it a coincidence tht Pharaoh's daughter went to have a bath the same time that Moses's basket was let into the lake ? Was it a coincidence ? No GOD planned it. HE orchestrates all things for HIS children.
Gideon said I am the weakest tribe of Manasseh ! But for GOD that is the qualification most needed... 'I am the weakest... I am the most foolish... I am the lowest...'
Hebrews 11:24 says that Moses rather suffer with the Jews than enjoy the grandeur and pleasures of Egypt. Wht was in Moses's mind ? To do as GOD says... To simply obey GOD. How could Moses make a decision to go with GOD ! Would it be tough ? Was it tough then ? YES
Can this be done through me also ? GOD says Yes --- I need the simple faith and the emptying out and the simple prayers and the weaknesses !
Heb 11:26 makes me reflect - Isn't there a time whn GOD asks me to walk by faith ? When all your natural thinking is going against what GOD is speaking ?
The treasure v/s GOD
Is there a place where I can go and be alone with GOD where I can go and be alone with HIM and know that GOD speaks to me ?
2 Cor 12:9 a thorn in my flesh... GOD's grace is sufficient for me (GOD's favor is my strength)
1 tim 1:12 GOD is able to guard what I hv entrusted to HIM :-)
What can GOD do ?
The Greatness of GOD can be revealed as I yield to HIM in obedience ! The Beautiful Hand of GOD is on me :-) Greater than we cn ask or think !!!!!!!
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