From our story of the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, we can see that worship was important to the people. King David had left a legacy of worship that still influenced the worship 500 years later. What is a legacy? Merriam-Webster defines legacy as, “something that happened in the past or that comes from …
Restoration shows are my favorite type of video to watch. I just love watching the old restored to something new looking. It doesn’t matter if it is a house, a piece of furniture, or a car, I find the contrast fascinating. Nehemiah led the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. It had been down for …
Our church buildings are dedicated to God, but sometimes as sinful humans we claim ownership. I had just joined a new church and since I knew people tend to sit in the same pews, each Sunday I would sit in a different part of church to meet people. One Sunday a family was miffed because …
The saying, “you can’t give what you don’t have” is from the Latin phrase ‘Nemo dat quod non habet.’ The “Nemo Dat” rule is a legal principle that a person must have ownership of property or goods before they can legally sell them. [1] This principal is true in the legal world, but it also holds …
Blood is thicker than water is a familiar proverb. This saying was published in a book of English proverbs in 1640 and may go back as far as the Romans.[1] This saying refers to relationships. Many times, we feel a greater obligation to our blood relatives than we do to non-family members. Tobiah Influences His …
As Nehemiah tells of the completion of the wall in Jerusalem, he tells of a journey of the miraculous. Yet, he relates this in a very matter-of-fact way. So I prayed (2:4) Nehemiah prayed for weeks before going before the king to ask permission to go to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall. The king allowed …
Can you let God be your defender? Although this is not easy, maybe this is what the Holy Spirit is prompting you to do in your situation. There are always going to be people in your life who misunderstand you and people who don’t like you for some reason. There will be people who complain …
Did you know God’s gift of discernment is something we can ask the Lord for? You may be in a situation right now that you are not sure what to do. The world in which we live has many confusing voices that our enemy, satan, uses to lead people astray. Nehemiah lived over 2500 years …
Have you ever been discouraged to the point you want to give up? How do we overcome discouragement? What do I do when I am discouraged? Who will help me? Discouragement is an enemy tactic satan uses regularly to prevent you from fulfilling God’s plans for your life. Think of the impact when discouragement causes …
Recognizing and overcoming distractions is a life changer along your spiritual journey. Our enemy, satan, is a master at distracting people to keep them from fulfilling God’s plans for their lives. The Webster’s dictionary defines the word distraction as something that directs one’s attention away from something else. Simply put, distractions are meant to shift our focus.[1] …