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28 Day Devotional, Day 25:

Participating In His Work

There were great walls built in world history that have remnants today and remind us of their significance and value. Barriers such as the Great Wall of China, the Berlin Wall, and the Walls of Babylon demonstrate to us the significance of their glory. There is only one wall recorded in history to have a unique claim.

China’s wall is described as one of the most amazing engineering achievements. The Berlin Wall was a symbol demonstrating the division of freedom and tyranny. The Babylonian Wall was considered as “one of the world wonders of the ancient world due to its grandeur and architecture.” The unique wall that Nehemiah rebuilt placed fear and humility in the surrounding nations.

How so? They perceived that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God. When human beings recognize the supernatural Hand of God in an event, then the natural mind must acknowledge His Being. Glory to God! Are you participating in His work these last days?

Prayer: How majestic is your name, O God! May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. I pray that I am faithful and obedient to the work you have called me to do. I pray your Church expresses your divine glory so that all may acknowledge you as the Most High God. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Nehemiah 6:15-16 KJV
So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days.
And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.

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28 Day Devotional, Day 24:

Call To Action

The time had come for Nehemiah to announce the task for God’s people to accomplish. His burning desire was to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem so his beloved Jewish nation would not suffer reproach and shame any longer. God’s anointing was on Nehemiah and the divine motivation was motivating him. Now it was time for the call to action.

Would the people listen? Would they obey this newly arrived ambassador? We find ourselves listening to the pastor or minister preach God’s Word and the need for action. Is God stirring your heart? Is the Holy Spirit gently moving upon your heart to do something? We may not understand what the journey will involve, but we must take the first step and respond to the invitation.

Prayer: Lord, when you stir my heart and call me to action, please help me to step out in faith and obey. If your messenger calls for response, then I want to do your will and obey. May your name be glorified in my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Nehemiah 2:17 KJV
Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.

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28 Day Devotional, Day 23:

Stronger Than The Enemy

When a God-fearing, obedient believer is seeking God’s Will and fulfilling His purposes, then the enemy of our souls will be on the attack. Nehemiah had just arrived with letters of protection from King Artaxerxes to begin his mission of rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls. Nehemiah possessed the heavenly wisdom to seek the king’s approval and protection for his assignment, and trouble began to stir when Nehemiah arrived on the scene.

This Biblical principle is evident in the life of Paul throughout his life on his evangelical journeys. This is to be expected when we serve God with our whole heart. The good news is God is our Protector and He is greater and stronger than our enemy! He lives, He loves us, and is our Most High God!

Prayer: Praise Your Name, Mighty God! You are all powerful and all knowing. I commit this day, my life, and my talents unto you so that your will be done. May I fulfill the purposes you have for my life so that your kingdom will come on earth. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Nehemiah 2:10 KJV
When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel.