Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

As we come to the end of the month let us reflect on the things we have learned from Nehemiah and his fellow workers. Firstly we understand that everyone involved in the project has a role to play. The people who were travelling to and from Jerusalem must also have been concerned about the state of the city. Concern however does not solve the problems nor do they give strategies. We can be concerned about a particular situation but never be able to do anything about it until we exercise our faith. Nehemiah believed that he could do something about it and that God had placed him in the job he was doing so that He [God] could fulfil his purposes. Although Nehemiah worked as a humble servant of the king, he did not think of less of himself, he just thought of himself less. Therefore he was able to attract favour to fulfil God’s purposes. One of Nehemiah’s key traits was his faithfulness. He was an exile in a foreign land working as a servant to the king, but he applied himself and did the best job he could. So much so that when his countenance changed the king acted. Faith works for those who will exercise it. We are reminded that without faith it is impossible to please God and that all things will work for the good to those who love God and are called according to his purposes. Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen. Today believe that you will see what God has promised you and you will.

Skim read the whole of Nehemiah in one sitting.