A Different Route
Nehemiah 2:15 Then went I up in the night by the brook, and viewed the wall, and turned back, and entered by the gate of the valley, and so returned.
A different route is forced by an obstacle. Nehemiah still goes up in the night … he views the wall and enters by the gate … what is he looking for? Have you ever wondered what are you looking for … when you stay up all night and you do not know what next … but you just avoid the hindrances and keep moving on. How can I let you know that all you need to do at some times is to just show up, just keep moving … keep moving in the laboratory … show up every night in your marriage ….show up every night in your planning and visioning … especially when you are not even sure what will come out of it. Just going on in night seasons is a strange mystery that I wish I can explain to you. But winners are those who kept on showing up – inspired by their God and His vision.
Nehemiah moves up and keeps viewing until he is led to turn back … this is not his planned route. His colleagues are sleeping. Even the horse he was riding has been put aside.
Eventually, God will tell you … it is time to return to your assignment. Do not be paralyzed in analysis. Do not remain forever in planning. A great assignment awaits you. Keep awake. Move on. Be sensitive to instincts to change direction … do not give up. Now return to the laboratory. Be persistent.
Verses for further meditation
Prov 6:10; 1 Thess 5:6
Thoughts for Business and the work place
A relentless bias for action pushes ideas forward.
Suggestions for Prayer
O Lord, keep guiding me through the ups and downs. Amen.
As Nehemiah’s wall was built- so will we see a reconstruction in all that may appear in distress and in waste. Nehemiah trusted and feared God, putting his faith in the Almighty whose strength is limitless to exceed all our expectations. Look out daily for Nehemiah’s Wall in 2015 and do invite friends to subscribe to the free email or social media posts.
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