Nehemiah continued with the reform he started in the lives and ways of the people in Jerusalem. The time he was away in Babylon was a time of complacency in the people and maneuvering of the enemy. The Church needs to walk in the spirit constantly; listening and obeying the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Nehemiah
Reinstate God as Ruler of Your Heart
Nehemiah came to reestablish the defenses of the city and reinstate God’s order. He has completed part of the task and now begins to focus on the next phase of rebuilding God’s temple. When we finally restore our defenses and recognize the attacks of the enemy we need to restore a watch over our lives. […]
Return to God’s Social Order
In Nehemiah chapter 5, we learn about the great injustices the people of Israel were suffering at the hands of their own people. Their leaders, and nobles (those sworn to serve them) were growing rich off of the backs and misery of the people. Nehemiah begins a campaign to return the people to God’s social […]
Rebuild the Walls of Jerusalem
In Nehemiah 3 we see the plan to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem take shape. Everyone is involved in the work at hand, including the women. When it comes to repairing the Church’s broken down defenses, everyone needs to be involved. The work is great and all must cooperate with the Holy Spirit, of who […]