September 12, 2021

Nehemiah 3:1-5:19

What God said to me – I have placed you where I have placed you for a reason.  Don’t think you need to go somewhere else to minister in My name.  Look around you.  I placed you where you are for a reason.  Just as the Israelites rebuilt the section of wall in front of their own house, open your eyes and look around you.  See what needs to be done and go to work, Look to see what “I AM” doing around you and join Me.  When you come into contact with hurting, needy people it is because I brought them to you.  Minister to their needs.  You may not think you have an important assignment in My kingdom but look around your home and neighborhood and office – “I AM” at work. Join Me.

September 11, 2021

Nehemiah 1:1-2:20

What God said to me – My child, you can never go so far that repentance will not bring you home.  My forgiveness reaches to the farthest horizon, and I will gather you in My arms and bring you back to Me.  Unfortunately, sin causes much destruction and has grave consequences.  Much work is required to rebuild and repair the damage disobedience caused.  Learn from the example of Israel.  I have recorded their history of obedience and disobedience for your instruction and encouragement and as a warning of what can happen.  Take heed.  Walk with Me.  Stay close to Me so you won’t give sin the opportunity to destroy.  I only desire your good – trust Me – obey Me.

September 10, 2021

Ezra 4:1-10:44

What God said to me – I have set before you My word as a light to give you instruction and direction as to how you should live in order to please Me.  My instructions are for your protection and benefit.  I want only what is best for you . . . for you to live life abundantly and prosper.  The consequences of disobedience are devastating, not just to you, but to others as well.  Once you have slipped into disobedience falling into the ways of the world comes easily.  The further you go away from Me, the more difficult repentance becomes and the price more costly.  Hold on to Me,  stay close so you won’t fall into the traps of disobedience.