Nehemiah 12 & 13
Inspired thots
How important to have a strong and faithful leader to help keep the flock on the right direction. How surprising that the people of Israel does not seem to have a personal relationship with God but walked their faith through leaders only. They sway to the right and left as stirred.
Nehemiah had to take on the leadership role although he was a layman leader. He still had his job as wine bearer to king Artaxerxes. Nehemiah had a strong relationship with God and walked in God's ways faithfully. But when he is not around, the people got swayed so easily.
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
A Covenant With God
Nehemiah 10 & 11
Inspired thots
After the temple of God was restored, Nehemiah led the people into a COVENANT with God. With the Proper Understanding of God's word, the Israelites entered into the covenant. They were to be faithful to God their Lord and to attend to His house with tithes and offering.
The people were united in their task and being as they now have an understanding of WHO they are and WHO their God is. Hence, the people OBLIGATED themselves. It is a matter of the WILL and MIND to set the HEART right.
Key People are important to keep God's people on the right path. There is strength and encouragement in unity; even in Faith.
Inspired thots
After the temple of God was restored, Nehemiah led the people into a COVENANT with God. With the Proper Understanding of God's word, the Israelites entered into the covenant. They were to be faithful to God their Lord and to attend to His house with tithes and offering.
The people were united in their task and being as they now have an understanding of WHO they are and WHO their God is. Hence, the people OBLIGATED themselves. It is a matter of the WILL and MIND to set the HEART right.
Key People are important to keep God's people on the right path. There is strength and encouragement in unity; even in Faith.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Read God's Word to Remember, Learn & Decide
Nehemiah 9
Inspired thots
Ezra the priest brought the people together and spent time READING God's word (a Quarter of the day!). The Israelites spent another 6 hours in CONFESSION and WORSHIP! (v3) Wow! Such practices should be done now on earth for heaven during eternity.
It is NECESSARY to REMEMBER What God has done through the reading of His word to keep on God's way and worship Him.
Reading and Remembering God's word helps one to LEARN Who God is and What He has done for His people.That will keep one on the toes towards God's righteousness. The mind and heart would be stayed on God to DECIDE on His ways which is so important.
Inspired thots
Ezra the priest brought the people together and spent time READING God's word (a Quarter of the day!). The Israelites spent another 6 hours in CONFESSION and WORSHIP! (v3) Wow! Such practices should be done now on earth for heaven during eternity.
It is NECESSARY to REMEMBER What God has done through the reading of His word to keep on God's way and worship Him.
Reading and Remembering God's word helps one to LEARN Who God is and What He has done for His people.That will keep one on the toes towards God's righteousness. The mind and heart would be stayed on God to DECIDE on His ways which is so important.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Joy in Reading God's Word
Nehemiah 7 & 8
Inspired thots
There is great JOY when one reads the word of God; especially when there is understanding. The people had not read the Word for a long time and they grieved; but their grief turned into joy because they understood their God.
The Israelites were united in blessing God and honoring Him according to His ways.
It is true that JOY and STRENGTH come from the reading of God's words. How wonderful for those who love God to have such a simple but powerful tool in their lives. Hallelujah!
Inspired thots
There is great JOY when one reads the word of God; especially when there is understanding. The people had not read the Word for a long time and they grieved; but their grief turned into joy because they understood their God.
The Israelites were united in blessing God and honoring Him according to His ways.
It is true that JOY and STRENGTH come from the reading of God's words. How wonderful for those who love God to have such a simple but powerful tool in their lives. Hallelujah!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The Enemy Near and Far
Nehemiah 6
Inspired thots
Nehemiah stood his ground and continued supervising the work on rebuilding the temple walls despite the threats from the enemy. It is very important to have established a strong and deep relationship with God such that one is discerning over the matters in any circumstance.
The enemy is within and outside; Tobiah is an outsider but related to the Jews through marriage. Sanballat is an outsider who did not want the Jews to unite. He was the big bully hurling taunts and jeers to discourage them from the rebuilding. Even the own Jews were 'bought' over to the enemy's side; Shemaiah and Noadiah were priests and prophets who advised Nehemiah wrongly to bring a stop to the rebuilding but Nehemiah sought the Lord closely in all matters and handled each trying circumstance righteously.
The spirit of discernment and knowledge is so crucial to making the right and godly decisions.
Inspired thots
Nehemiah stood his ground and continued supervising the work on rebuilding the temple walls despite the threats from the enemy. It is very important to have established a strong and deep relationship with God such that one is discerning over the matters in any circumstance.
The enemy is within and outside; Tobiah is an outsider but related to the Jews through marriage. Sanballat is an outsider who did not want the Jews to unite. He was the big bully hurling taunts and jeers to discourage them from the rebuilding. Even the own Jews were 'bought' over to the enemy's side; Shemaiah and Noadiah were priests and prophets who advised Nehemiah wrongly to bring a stop to the rebuilding but Nehemiah sought the Lord closely in all matters and handled each trying circumstance righteously.
The spirit of discernment and knowledge is so crucial to making the right and godly decisions.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Strayed WITHOUT a Godly Leader
Nehemiah 5
Inspired thots
Famine came upon the land and the people were hungry and poor. They cried out to Nehemiah for help and he corrected the situation. People were in bondage and not able to fend for themselves as others lord over those who were poorer by imposing taxes, high loan interests and seizing of property.
People can stray away from God's way when there is no godly leader to direct, lead and remind them of God's ways. Everyone would tend to go their own way which is the world's way ~ secure the best for yourself without regards for others. But as a body of Christ, when one part suffers, all parts suffer.
Inspired thots
Famine came upon the land and the people were hungry and poor. They cried out to Nehemiah for help and he corrected the situation. People were in bondage and not able to fend for themselves as others lord over those who were poorer by imposing taxes, high loan interests and seizing of property.
People can stray away from God's way when there is no godly leader to direct, lead and remind them of God's ways. Everyone would tend to go their own way which is the world's way ~ secure the best for yourself without regards for others. But as a body of Christ, when one part suffers, all parts suffer.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Keeping Focused on the Work
Nehemiah 3 & 4
Inspired thots
The Jews started rebuilding the walls of the temple of God diligently although the enemies taunt them. But with a focused heart and mind, they work together; each in their role and area of specialization. They took turns to rebuild a part of the temple using the skills they have.
When the enemies became more threatening, Nehemiah appointed men to protect the builders. Due to the lack of manpower, the Jews had to carry a weapon as they rebuild; hence, the rebuilding was slowed down. But they trusted God to fight for them and were not afraid of opposition. They had the right mind and heart condition on the task
Inspired thots
The Jews started rebuilding the walls of the temple of God diligently although the enemies taunt them. But with a focused heart and mind, they work together; each in their role and area of specialization. They took turns to rebuild a part of the temple using the skills they have.
When the enemies became more threatening, Nehemiah appointed men to protect the builders. Due to the lack of manpower, the Jews had to carry a weapon as they rebuild; hence, the rebuilding was slowed down. But they trusted God to fight for them and were not afraid of opposition. They had the right mind and heart condition on the task
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