Day 52
So the
wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of the month of Elul, in fifty-two
days.
Nehemiah
6:15
If
you have made it to this point, you have done something exciting. You have
spent over a month and a half investing in your spiritual wellbeing. This is
the greatest of all investments that we can make. However, it takes time.
Growing spiritually is no different than growth in any other area, it cannot be
rushed.
Nehemiah
was committed to building a wall around Jerusalem. However, his commitment did
not stop there. He also took it upon himself to lead the city of Jerusalem in a
spiritual renewal. He made sure that there was a plan that went much further
than just the physical wellbeing of the people.
As
we have journeyed with Nehemiah, we have seen him step out in faith, build
walls, deal with difficult people, face challenges of all sorts, and still
continue to press on. Two things about the life of Nehemiah stand out. First,
he had a very clear vision of what he was to do. Second, he was a man of
prayer. These two things, partnered together, became a very powerful force that
allowed him a to have a great level of persistence.
I
hope that this journey has been enlightening for you. I hope that you have made
a renewed commitment to walking by faith and being devoted to prayer. I also
hope that you have begun to seek what God might have you do; the wall you are
to build.
As
God makes His will for your life clear, do not shrink back in fear. Press
forward. When it looks like there is no way, remember the story of Nehemiah.
Through prayer, persistence, faith, and hard work, the impossible can become
possible. Make sure to share your journey with someone. Just as Nehemiah’s
story has inspired us, your story of faith will inspire others. Make yourself
available to God and see what He might do.
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