Saturday, August 11, 2007

Was just reading about Nehemiah in a book, Church of the Living God by Rev Ulf Ekman.. So i decided to read more about it.. N here I am to share..

Nehemiah was the king's cupbearer.. ( Vs 11)

He had a desire to see the change, to rebuild the wall and what did he do?

Vs 4 => So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned for many days; I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven.

As a result, his countenance changed. He was sad when he entered into the presence of the king. Yet this is what the king said - What do you request?” (Neh 2: 4)

Even though permission was given for him to go, yet he faced opposition. So what did he ask his ppl to do?

Neh 4: 17 => Those who built on the wall, and those who carried burdens, loaded themselves so that with one hand they worked at construction, and with the other held a weapon.

So what did i learn from this?

How could a cupbearer have the influence of the king? hmmm.. Spirit of excellence, the light that shines in the marketplace. Will u have that kind of influence? (Something learnt today - The presence of God and moral standards that will influence and change the world!)

Working with one hand and carrying the weapon in the other. The torch and the sword! The torch to burn and fan the flames! The sword (Word of God) to protect and fight! Do you have the torch and the sword?

More things on my mind, but cant put alot of them into words. harhar. gonna get baptised soon! yea! 26th Aug is the day! happy happy!!
L1v1nG 4 JeSuS at Saturday, August 11, 2007