Open Heavens
Nehemiah 7:24 The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve
Hariph is a word that suggests rain – the autumnal rain, and harvest. . Rain from heaven is a symbol of God’s blessing that causes our efforts to be fruitful. Without rain, we descend into a tough laborious toil that is not just enslaving but can be fruitless in times of drought. God must bless our work or we labor in vain. How can I explain the importance of God’s rain to drench the seed …and at the right time.
Leaders must be close to God and sensitive to His ways and leadings. We need to satisfy the conditions for the heavens to open over our enterprise so we do not toil over closed heavens…
Isa 45:8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.
When we do as we wish, and work in ways contrary to His will …mistreating our workers and taking ethical short-cuts, we begin to strive with our creator and maker. Much may be achieved but it is hard, painful and there are major adverse consequences for our family, health and our peace. Today, is a good day to examine our ways. If our ways please God, we can ask the heavens to open over our labors …asking for the rain at the time it is most urgently needed. The rains represent the blessings that only God can send from heaven to cause the increase and harvest that we need. The rain from heaven makes all the difference and is the secret behind the success of God’s leaders. May your business operate under open heavens.
Verses for further meditation
Deut 11:8-17; Psalm 127:2
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Many ideas die in the valley …but there are the few that are blessed to thrive.
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord, may my labors never be under closed Heavens. Put an end to wasted efforts in my life. 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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