In our discussion of the book Nehemiah we come to ch. 3 and are acquainted there with a team. It consists of 38 people with hard-to-pronounce names coming from 42 unknown to us places. This list is important not only from historical point of view but also because it has some important spiritual
Vision of God comes at the right time for the church and the people. It encourages faith, not fear. It motivates people towards action and demands risk taking. The vision glorifies God, not the people. One of the best examples of leaders with vision is Nehemiah. What can we learn from him in
At one time or another, most of us have said, “I am too busy to pray!”If the work of God depended on our energy and insight, then it might be true. But of course, at least theoretically, we believe that God’s work can only be done through his power. Psalm 127:1 says, “Unless the LORD builds the
Веднъж вкъщи нямаше почти нищо за ядене. Жена ми отвори хладилника, събра остатъците и с тях направи вечеря, пръстите си да оближеш. На нас понякога остатъците ни вършат работа. Но Бог не работи с остатъци. Той иска цялостно посвещение. Той иска цялото ти сърце, цялата ти душа, целия ти у
Peter stated the general principle that Christians are to live holy lives as aliens and strangers on this earth. We are not permanent residents here but are pilgrims journeying toward heaven. It would have been easy for his readers to conclude that we therefore have no civic responsibility here