WALK AND TALK WITH GOD

In Nehemiah Chapter 5 we read more about the re-building of Jerusalem's walls. In spite of much opposition from neighboring cities who were afraid Jerusalem would attempt a  war, having new walls behind which they could then retreat, the work did progress.  But other nations continued to stir up trouble.  Although the workers were  fearful, they continued to work, as God told the people to arm themselves.  After this, as half the men worked, the other half kept watch for an attack, and all were armed.


But even as the work progressed, the poor men and women of the nation began to cry out for the grain they needed to stay alive.  And some had already been enslaved.  Nehemiah again went to God and God told him to go to the nobles and officials, as they were the ones who had taken away the fields of those who fed the poor and had sold some of people into slavery. Nehemiah did as he was told and brought agreement to all.


From the very beginning and on to the end of the task of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, Nehemiah prayed to God for help in each trial.  And God answered.  And Jerusalem's walls were finally built.


Study/ "You and I may not have Nehemiah's unique abilities or feel we are in a position where we can do anything great for God, but there are two ways we can become useful to God. 1)Be a person who talks to God as Nehemiah did.  Welcome God into our thoughts and share ourselves with Him--our concerns, our feelings, and our dreams.  2)Be a person who walks with God.  Put what we learn from His Word into action.  God may have an "impossible" mission that He wants to do through anyone of us.  Or a small task that needs to be done.  As we listen, God will speak.  And as He speaks, we must listen and obey."


Let's each of us try to do this little "game" for at least one week starting today.  As we put dishes in the dishwasher, or wipe them dry, let's talk to God.  If we must ask for something, let's tell Him something before we ask again. Tell Him how much we love Him, or thank Him for something that is special to you.  For every time we ask for something, let's be sure to thank Him or praise Him for something, so we don't appear greedy.  God, I think, would love to hear us praise Him, especially for His son, Jesus.


Are you in it with me?  Ohhhhh!  I hope so. May we all make walking with and talking to God a habit!


God is soooo good.  Yes, He is good all the time. Don't you think Nehemiah would agree?!?


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