Scripture to Read: Nehemiah 2:6-9
We read in verse 9, as God led Nehemiah, he began his journey. God had placed a burden on Nehemiah’s heart to get the wall rebuilt in Jerusalem. Nehemiah had prayed for four months. God gave Nehemiah the wisdom he needed, the vision he needed, and even the specific plan to get the wall rebuilt. Nehemiah also put his faith into action by making his request to the king. Then came the hardest part of all, doing the work. Being part of the project is where many people often stop. People back away once the real work begins because the ministry project is just too hard. God wants us to be doers of His Word and not merely hearers (James 1:22-25). God wants us to put our faith into action because without the work, our faith is useless and dead (James 2:14-26). If we are not careful, we can get caught up in listening to great sermons on evangelism and making disciples. We can get into great conversations with other believers on the importance of evangelism and making disciples. We can pray and ask God to send the right skilled laborers to do evangelism and make disciples. If we are not doing evangelism and making disciples ourselves, we’re missing out on putting our faith into full action. Nehemiah did not put together a team go to people and send them, but he put together a team and led them. God has called each of us to His work (Ephesians 2:10), and we must be ready to lead others in that work as well.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you about being a part of His work and fulfilling His will?
2. Who will you share this truth with this week, knowing they may need this reminder?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!