As it is Written
Nehemiah 8:15 And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written.
Everything was to be done as it is written. True revival is a fruit of God’s word seeded afresh in our lives. Teachings on Genuine Repentance, White Throne Judgement, Eternal Damnation, Falling in love with Jesus, Pursuit of God, Saving Grace, Holiness, The Power in the Blood of Jesus, The Power in the Name of Jesus and The Wrath of God on Unrepentant Sinners … are all in the word of God to revive us, but to many forgotten or completely lost. The new focus was on what is written and obedience rather than aiming to use God to do what we want.
We should be careful not to be weaned only on nuggets in the word that point to how we can make gains and earthy success while allowing many other things to be forgotten. The whole counsel of God especially the important pillars of repentance are so key, we must go over them over and over again. Reading the gospels and Psalms and Proverbs alone is not enough … the old testament truths have not been abolished and there are many lessons from the trials of Job …and the backsliding of Jonah. So much has been written to guide our lives … wherever we find ourselves playing a role, if only we pay closer attention to what is written in the word … not only what looks easy for us to implement.
Verses for further meditation
Matthew 4:4-12 ; Matthew 21:13
Thoughts for Business and the work place
It is good to rediscover areas of forgotten or missed Bible truths – for application in your workplace.
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord, give me a fresh hunger for your truth and the grace to obey fully.
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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