The Task at Hand

​The book of Nehemiah destroys our tendency to believe that God cannot use us because we think we do not have what it takes. The point here is that nobody has ever had what it takes. But when we depend on God and in faith step out, He accomplishes the impossible through us. Nehemiah meets the Task!

​In chapter three of the Book of Nehemiah, Nehemiah and his helpers have undertaken to repair and restore the walls of Jerusalem after the return from seventy years under Babylonian captivity. It was a challenging task because in conquering the land, the Babylonians had leveled up the walls and debris had settled over the area. The report of reconstruction given to us in that chapter of Scripture is as dry as an engineer’s report. It is as interesting as any great city’s report on the repair and maintenance of its streets and freeways. God is calling you to do something!

What is he calling you to do? It is impossible…or at least challenging. But are you obeying? It does not matter who you are, what your background is, how much schooling you have, or what you do for a living - butcher, baker, or candlestick maker, it does not matter. God wants to use you. It is not about us; it is about Him. And if you trust Him and step out dependent on Him, He will use you and show His power through you.
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So, we see here that God did extraordinary things through these ordinary people! Are you an ordinary person?

Make Every Day Count!

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