What moved me as I read the narrative in ch. 1 was the fire that kindled in Nehemiah's heart when he heard the disturbing news about the city of Jerusalem. Jerusalem's walls were destroyed and her gates burned which reflected poorly on the glory of God. Up until this time, Nehemiah was content to stay in Susa with his cushy job tasting the king's wine, but something snapped within and he dropped to his knees to pray. Something had to be done. He must act. He could no longer live only to protect his own private interests. There were greater things to live for and perhaps to die for...but the first thing he did was pray.
For Harvest Bible Chapel to display the greatness and glory of God in Rockford, we must care about the collective witness of this church.
I want to challenge us to pray for our church for one whole month (Feb. 8 to Mar. 8) 3 times a week for 10 minutes. Pray for the following with your spouse, family members, and friends:
- To care about the glory of God above my private pursuits
- For revival (spiritual awakening) to come in our church and in the city of
- For God to reveal to me my part in this great work
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