Bring Correction
Nehemiah 5:9 Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies?
Leaders know how to bring correction. Leaders know they need much grace to straighten the crooked …often first in self …in the mind, before it manifests in evil action. Nehemiah speaks of an absence of the fear of God. When we fear God and do not want the reproach of the heathen, we will be careful to do the right things. How can we build a just nation, when the builders themselves are unjust. Good things will not come out of bad vessels. It is wise to spend time to correct wrong thinking and foundational problems. Ethics must be emphasized early in starting a business or project before it manifests in future troubles.
The fear of God, is that not the beginning of wisdom. Many things will not be done, said or even contemplated if we fear God. ask yourself, does your walk reflect the fear of the unseen God who sees all things. If not, you should be the first to repent your ways. You are not ready yet to lead when you yourself will not be led by the God you are asking others to fear.
Learn to correct … fearing God. Encourage others to fear God.
Verses for further meditation
Gen 20 :11 ; Psalm 67:7
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Without Ethics, built on the fear of God … we only build on sand. The floods will come to test in the future the foundation of our constructions.
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord teach me to fear you. 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.
I am praying someone with a burden to be used by God in building will receive a fresh vision and get the job done.
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