Boldness

Nehemiah 6:11 And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.

There are times when God asks us to simply stand and hold on to our ground. The ultimate temptation baits us with the selfish protection of our own life. How much do you cherish life and what will you do to save and protect it? Will you stray from God’s ordained path? Will you fail to trust Him? There are many tests in the work place, in the family , in politics in which our very life is at risk. How do we fare in such situations? A man was once asked by his wife to choose between his business and his family …and he chose his business, becoming a successful business man, but a sad one. What are you running into and why are you running? Self-preservation is a wrong motive for most actions even when we are running into the temple. The plan to stop Nehemiah received the endorsement of the temple of that day … indeed, the temple was used as a bait to lure him out of God’s purpose. But Nehemiah knew the God of the temple unlike many who know only the temple. Be bold, be strong. Do not ever be motivated by fear.

Verses for further meditation

Acts 4: 13 ; 2 Co 7:4

Thoughts for Business and the work place

Leaders see what others do not see and their actions demonstrate their unique vision.

Suggestions for Prayer

Lord, Help me to know you even more than ever …more than I know any other thing. Let that knowledge translate to a unique boldness. 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.

To subscribe to the devotional, please  enter your email address (the left column) above the “subscribe” button (and enter on the green button). God bless you.

Recessionproofchristianlife.com is a privately owned blog/media site started in 2009 as the internet ministry of the author. It promotes the absolute authority and divine inspiration of the Holy Bible as the Word of God – Infallible and Sufficient.