A New Beginning

Nehemiah 9:38 And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it.

What is the conclusion of the matter. Nehemiah calls for a new commitment, a fresh unity, a new agreement … a binding agreement … a pledge publicly made to follow God. Unity is important before this stage can be reached. A divided home is chaos, but a divided nation and church is significantly worse in mayhem. Princes, priests, leaders and priests all agree that we need a new shared charter … and this is put in writing.

I have seen organisations breath fresh life into their projects and enterprises by having sessions of self examination ending in a new charter or vision. Getting buy-in is important and gradually ensuring all are on the same page on the issues, what needs to change and the TO-BE . At the end getting all to publicly sign on the new vision is great for cohesiveness and smoother takeoff of the new vision.

Note, it is not enough to just get people to sign the covenant, there is agreement on the background and context as well as all the issues. ‘Because of all this” is an important clause … as it provides the basis for the signatures. Obtaining seals by intimidation, flattery or painting a deceptive context can seem to produce a unity for action but in reality sets the stage for an illusory transformation.

2Co_6:16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

Verses for further meditation

Genesis 17:2 ; Joshua 24:1-25

Thoughts for Business and the work place

Leaders inspire great charters, covenants and agreements built on a shared context.

Suggestions for Prayer

Lord, thank you for the better covenant sealed by the blood of Christ Jesus on my behalf. 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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