Like many Bible Stories, there’s a lot we can learn from the story of Nehemiah in the Bible.
In part 1 of this blog series (you can find it under the resources tab in the blog), we learned that prayer was influential in helping Nehemiah and his team in their rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem project. We also saw the importance of depending on God for any God-given assignment and having a vision and a plan to succeed in any life purpose.
Welcome to part 2, where we continue to learn more helpful lessons from the Bible story of Nehemiah.
#4) Focus and Perseverance in the Face of Opposition
As soon as Nehemiah and the builders started the work, they faced significant mockery, intimidation, and opposition from the enemies.
Now it happened, when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the walls of Jerusalem were being restored and the gaps were beginning to be closed, that they became very angry, and all of them conspired together to come and attack Jerusalem and create confusion. Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night (Neh 4:7-9)
But Nehemiah was not deterred from his mission. He persevered through the challenges, prayed to God, and continued to lead the builders to finish the work.
If we are going to achieve great things in the kingdom of God and life, we need such focus, determination, perseverance, and resilience.
#5) There’s Power in Community and Teamwork
Nehemiah didn’t undertake and achieve the assignment of rebuilding the walls alone.
He recognized the importance of the community and gathered the people of Jerusalem around the common goal of restoring the city.
Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands to this good work. (Neh 2:17-18)
From that, we learn that we will always need others to help us accomplish our kingdom assignments and life goals. We must also be willing to work together in the community to help one another achieve our calling.
#6) Service, Compassion, and Generosity
The story of Nehemiah also teaches us that anyone can serve God.
Nehemiah was not a preacher of the gospel. He was simply a cupbearer for the king. However, he felt sad and burdened after he heard about the state of the walls of Jerusalem and the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile. He decided to go and rebuild the walls.
“If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.” (Neh 2:7)
God can choose anyone to do an assignment for Him for His glory. And you and I need to arise and do what God calls us to do.
What’s more, Nehemiah was not only concerned with rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. He provided food to the people who ate at his table.
And at my table were one hundred and fifty Jews and rulers, besides those who came to us from the nations around us. Yet in spite of this I did not demand the governor’s provisions, because the bondage was heavy on this people (Neh 5:17-18)
He also spoke for the poor and requested justice so they could receive their possessions and fields back.
To achieve this, he rebuked the nobles and rulers, saying to them,
“What you are doing is not good. Should you not walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the nations, our enemies? I also, with my brethren and my servants, are lending them money and grain. Please, let us stop this usury! Restore now to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their olive groves, and their houses, also a hundredth of the money and the grain, the new wine, and the oil, that you have charged them (Neh 5: 9-11)
This teaches us that we should have concern for others beyond our personal goals and ambitions. We should always be looking forward to serving one another.
Action point:
Read the story of Nehemiah in Bible. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you more and give you understanding that helps you apply the lessons you learn in your personal and ministry life. Journal your learning journey and applications.
Want to learn more about Faith in God? Contact us today at Westside Bible Chapel through our website contact form or Facebook page.
Like many Bible Stories, there’s a lot we can learn from the story of Nehemiah in the Bible.
In part 1 of this blog series (you can find it under the resources tab in the blog), we learned that prayer was influential in helping Nehemiah and his team in their rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem project. We also saw the importance of depending on God for any God-given assignment and having a vision and a plan to succeed in any life purpose.
Welcome to part 2, where we continue to learn more helpful lessons from the Bible story of Nehemiah.
#4) Focus and Perseverance in the Face of Opposition
As soon as Nehemiah and the builders started the work, they faced significant mockery, intimidation, and opposition from the enemies.
Now it happened, when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the walls of Jerusalem were being restored and the gaps were beginning to be closed, that they became very angry, and all of them conspired together to come and attack Jerusalem and create confusion. Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night (Neh 4:7-9)
But Nehemiah was not deterred from his mission. He persevered through the challenges, prayed to God, and continued to lead the builders to finish the work.
If we are going to achieve great things in the kingdom of God and life, we need such focus, determination, perseverance, and resilience.
#5) There’s Power in Community and Teamwork
Nehemiah didn’t undertake and achieve the assignment of rebuilding the walls alone.
He recognized the importance of the community and gathered the people of Jerusalem around the common goal of restoring the city.
Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands to this good work. (Neh 2:17-18)
From that, we learn that we will always need others to help us accomplish our kingdom assignments and life goals. We must also be willing to work together in the community to help one another achieve our calling.
#6) Service, Compassion, and Generosity
The story of Nehemiah also teaches us that anyone can serve God.
Nehemiah was not a preacher of the gospel. He was simply a cupbearer for the king. However, he felt sad and burdened after he heard about the state of the walls of Jerusalem and the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile. He decided to go and rebuild the walls.
“If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.” (Neh 2:7)
God can choose anyone to do an assignment for Him for His glory. And you and I need to arise and do what God calls us to do.
What’s more, Nehemiah was not only concerned with rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. He provided food to the people who ate at his table.
And at my table were one hundred and fifty Jews and rulers, besides those who came to us from the nations around us. Yet in spite of this I did not demand the governor’s provisions, because the bondage was heavy on this people (Neh 5:17-18)
He also spoke for the poor and requested justice so they could receive their possessions and fields back.
To achieve this, he rebuked the nobles and rulers, saying to them,
“What you are doing is not good. Should you not walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the nations, our enemies? I also, with my brethren and my servants, are lending them money and grain. Please, let us stop this usury! Restore now to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their olive groves, and their houses, also a hundredth of the money and the grain, the new wine, and the oil, that you have charged them (Neh 5: 9-11)
This teaches us that we should have concern for others beyond our personal goals and ambitions. We should always be looking forward to serving one another.
Action point:
Read the story of Nehemiah in Bible. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you more and give you understanding that helps you apply the lessons you learn in your personal and ministry life. Journal your learning journey and applications.
Want to learn more about Faith in God? Contact us today at Westside Bible Chapel through our website contact form or Facebook page.
Like many Bible Stories, there’s a lot we can learn from the story of Nehemiah in the Bible.
In part 1 of this blog series (you can find it under the resources tab in the blog), we learned that prayer was influential in helping Nehemiah and his team in their rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem project. We also saw the importance of depending on God for any God-given assignment and having a vision and a plan to succeed in any life purpose.
Welcome to part 2, where we continue to learn more helpful lessons from the Bible story of Nehemiah.
#4) Focus and Perseverance in the Face of Opposition
As soon as Nehemiah and the builders started the work, they faced significant mockery, intimidation, and opposition from the enemies.
Now it happened, when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the walls of Jerusalem were being restored and the gaps were beginning to be closed, that they became very angry, and all of them conspired together to come and attack Jerusalem and create confusion. Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night (Neh 4:7-9)
But Nehemiah was not deterred from his mission. He persevered through the challenges, prayed to God, and continued to lead the builders to finish the work.
If we are going to achieve great things in the kingdom of God and life, we need such focus, determination, perseverance, and resilience.
#5) There’s Power in Community and Teamwork
Nehemiah didn’t undertake and achieve the assignment of rebuilding the walls alone.
He recognized the importance of the community and gathered the people of Jerusalem around the common goal of restoring the city.
Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands to this good work. (Neh 2:17-18)
From that, we learn that we will always need others to help us accomplish our kingdom assignments and life goals. We must also be willing to work together in the community to help one another achieve our calling.
#6) Service, Compassion, and Generosity
The story of Nehemiah also teaches us that anyone can serve God.
Nehemiah was not a preacher of the gospel. He was simply a cupbearer for the king. However, he felt sad and burdened after he heard about the state of the walls of Jerusalem and the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile. He decided to go and rebuild the walls.
“If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.” (Neh 2:7)
God can choose anyone to do an assignment for Him for His glory. And you and I need to arise and do what God calls us to do.
What’s more, Nehemiah was not only concerned with rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. He provided food to the people who ate at his table.
And at my table were one hundred and fifty Jews and rulers, besides those who came to us from the nations around us. Yet in spite of this I did not demand the governor’s provisions, because the bondage was heavy on this people (Neh 5:17-18)
He also spoke for the poor and requested justice so they could receive their possessions and fields back.
To achieve this, he rebuked the nobles and rulers, saying to them,
“What you are doing is not good. Should you not walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the nations, our enemies? I also, with my brethren and my servants, are lending them money and grain. Please, let us stop this usury! Restore now to them, even this day, their lands, their vineyards, their olive groves, and their houses, also a hundredth of the money and the grain, the new wine, and the oil, that you have charged them (Neh 5: 9-11)
This teaches us that we should have concern for others beyond our personal goals and ambitions. We should always be looking forward to serving one another.
Action point:
Read the story of Nehemiah in Bible. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you more and give you understanding that helps you apply the lessons you learn in your personal and ministry life. Journal your learning journey and applications.
Want to learn more about Faith in God? Contact us today at Westside Bible Chapel through our website contact form or Facebook page.