Devotional 5 August 2018
Nehemiah 5 We can learn many things from Nehemiah’s epic efforts to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and rebuild a robust community of God’s people. One thing we notice is that he was integrating two projects, each complementary to the other: Build the wall – build the people. Build the people – build the wall….
Devotional 29 July 2018
Nehemiah 4:1-23 – “I am Who God says I am” “Who am I they often tell me, I would step from my cells confinement calmly, cheerfully, firmly like a squire from his country house. Who am I they often tell me. I would talk to my warders freely and friendly and clearly as though it…
Devotional 22 July 2018
In the last 60 years we have watched the moral and spiritual decline in our nation, and it seems to be continuing at a faster pace today. How are we as believers to respond to this post Christian society? Paul says we are not to judge the people of this world. As Jesus said on…
Devotional 15 July 2018
Serving God requires a response to opposition Sanballat, Tobiah and Geshem were opposed to the rebuilding efforts of Jerusalem; they had a different agenda to that of Nehemiah. What do the personalities in Nehemiah and what they attempted to do represent today and in terms of the pushbacks. They represent political, spiritual, ethical and moral…
Devotional 8 July 2018
Nehemiah 2: 1-10 An international man of action. International because he was a Jew in exile working as a cup bearer in the Persian Empire and his mission took him across international borders. Man of action because he was always talking to, walking with, and relying on, God. When we look at Nehemiah we see…
Devotional 1 July 2018
Nehemiah 1 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. (Nehemiah 1:4) As a generalisation Nehemiah can teach us something prophetically for ourselves, for the church, for what God has called us to. Not least what and where is…
Devotional 24 June 2018
Nehemiah Interview The story of Nehemiah is the story of a man who had a burden from God, he saw a need, captured a vision, laid a plan and mobilised others to join him in his cause. God simply answers prayer by providing a leader with favour, strength and wisdom. Then the work of God…
Devotional 17 June 2018
Interview with the Charmans Aaron and Tracee are a part of the WEC organisation which has sent them to Chaing Mai, Thailand to run a hostel for Missionary children. They have 12 teenage children plus their own two children, Ioan and Sian, in their care during term time and with that comes all the issues…
Devotional 10 June 2018
Last Sunday we looked at the parable of the wheat and the weeds and we saw that one of the reasons God has allowed us to co-exist alongside unbelievers is so that we can influence them for Jesus. How can we do this in practical ways? Showing love and kindness to them beyond what is…
Devotional 3 June 2018
Prayer and Self Denial #3 I have come to understand that God’s mission for and before us is a sobering prospect. I can no longer be ignorant, complacent, shut-off, on the side-line, but rather Spirit-filled, involved, energetic, visionary, and awake to what God has in store. What is God asking of us/you? Last week’s Prayer…