The other night, my d-group had a discussion about Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the wall. We all discovered that there are many simularities to the story of Nehemiah and what has happened here in our ministry. At the end of the discussion, each person committed to the rebuilding of the GLB Singles wall. Here the notes of what I shared that night:
Nehemiah 1:3-4
Nehemiah heard of a problem – the wall of Jerusalem had been broken down.
He wept, mourned, fasted and prayed.
Nehemiah heard of a problem – the wall of Jerusalem had been broken down.
He wept, mourned, fasted and prayed.
Seeing the distruction stirred his heart to action!
Nehemiah 2:2 ½ -3
He was afraid but asked anyways because he knew that God was calling him.
So he asked and the King let him go.
Nehemiah 2:11-20
Nehemiah when around to all the different parts of the wall to see the damage and then reported to the people what he saw.
The peoples response was “Let’s start building”
These people, I am sure, already know of the problems – this was not new news.
The amazing thing was Nehemiah did not have to look far for the people to help him – the people that he needed were already in place – they just needed a dream implanted in their hearts.
Even opposition could not stop them – they just said that God will bring them success.
They really believed this!!!!
Chapter 3
He was afraid but asked anyways because he knew that God was calling him.
So he asked and the King let him go.
Nehemiah 2:11-20
Nehemiah when around to all the different parts of the wall to see the damage and then reported to the people what he saw.
The peoples response was “Let’s start building”
These people, I am sure, already know of the problems – this was not new news.
The amazing thing was Nehemiah did not have to look far for the people to help him – the people that he needed were already in place – they just needed a dream implanted in their hearts.
Even opposition could not stop them – they just said that God will bring them success.
They really believed this!!!!
Chapter 3
Each person was given a part of the wall that was his responsibility.
It kept on saying “next to him” was _______ and next to him was _________.
The wall would be built by everyone taking a responsibility for their section of the wall.
This was the plan that God would bless!!
Nehemiah 4:1-6
More opposition came so the people prayed to “turn their insults back on their own heads”
They again put their trust in God.
And in vs 6 the people were still working with all of their hearts.
Nehemiah 4:7-12
Now the opposition started to affect them and for the first time there started doubting.
It kept on saying “next to him” was _______ and next to him was _________.
The wall would be built by everyone taking a responsibility for their section of the wall.
This was the plan that God would bless!!
Nehemiah 4:1-6
More opposition came so the people prayed to “turn their insults back on their own heads”
They again put their trust in God.
And in vs 6 the people were still working with all of their hearts.
Nehemiah 4:7-12
Now the opposition started to affect them and for the first time there started doubting.
They claimed that the laborers started giving out and they started to believe that the wall could not be rebuilt.
Our perspective is what will make the difference!
Its all about our perspective. Negativity and doubting = no faith!
Nehemiah 4:13-23
Nehemiah pulled (vs 14) everyone in to meet to regroup, reenergize, reunify and rethink through the plan.
Vs 14) He told them:
“Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome and fight for your brothers, your sons, and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”
They came up with a new plan and from that day on, they carried it out. ½ the people would work while the other half would guard.
When the trumpet would sound, they would all join there to fight – but really believing that God would be the one fighting.
So they worked with all they had, so much as to never even change their clothes or shower.
They were dedicated to continue the rebuilding!!!!
· We must regroup, re-energize, reunify and rethink the plan.
· We must remember the Lord, who is great and awesome and fight for our brothers and sisters!!!!!
· We must get back to everyone being responsible for their part of the wall
· We must rededicate ourselves to the rebuilding of the wall!!!!!
Nehemiah 4:13-23
Nehemiah pulled (vs 14) everyone in to meet to regroup, reenergize, reunify and rethink through the plan.
Vs 14) He told them:
“Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome and fight for your brothers, your sons, and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”
They came up with a new plan and from that day on, they carried it out. ½ the people would work while the other half would guard.
When the trumpet would sound, they would all join there to fight – but really believing that God would be the one fighting.
So they worked with all they had, so much as to never even change their clothes or shower.
They were dedicated to continue the rebuilding!!!!
· We must regroup, re-energize, reunify and rethink the plan.
· We must remember the Lord, who is great and awesome and fight for our brothers and sisters!!!!!
· We must get back to everyone being responsible for their part of the wall
· We must rededicate ourselves to the rebuilding of the wall!!!!!
1 comment:
I'm behind you guys all the way. The North Long Beach BT will dedicate themselves to rebuilding the wall.
tj
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