Scripture Reading: Nehemiah 5:1-19, Deuteronomy 23:19-20, Romans 15:1-6
Since sin entered our world, history has never known a time without injustice; it just feels extra potent now. We have unprecedented access to global news and constant updates on everything from far-flung wars to cruelty in our own backyards. Many of us carry a shared question like a rock in our pocket: “But what can I actually do about it?” In today’s reading, Nehemiah shows us one way to respond.
Nehemiah returned from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem’s wall, but he found even deeper problems brewing. The poorest families were struggling to get by, resorting to predatory loans so they could pay taxes and buy food. Noble landowners were charging their own people interest, an illegal practice according to the law (Deuteronomy 23:19–20). The rich grew richer, maybe seeing it as smart business. The poor grew poorer, and Nehemiah saw their suffering.
Did Nehemiah join the complaints or keep his head down? Not at all. Nehemiah’s anger compelled him to act. “After seriously considering the matter,” he went straight to the source of the problem—the oppressive nobles and officials who were holding their brothers and sisters down.
They’d broken the law, and they knew it. And remember, the whole point of the law was to set a higher standard, to show how God’s chosen people care for their neighbors. Nehemiah’s accusation was scathing and direct: “What you are doing isn’t right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God and not invite the reproach of our foreign enemies” (Nehemiah 5:9)?
Our world may be far different from Nehemiah’s, but the truth remains. Shouldn’t our actions reflect God’s care for all creation? Shouldn’t leaders be held to an even higher standard? Several centuries later, Paul (also an expert in the law!) encouraged a similar standard for the Christians in Rome. “Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength…For even Christ did not please himself” (Romans 15:1,3).
Thankfully, Nehemiah’s run-in with the nobles came to a good end. Maybe it was shame or maybe it was genuine repentance that led them to end their corrupt practices and swear to return everything they’d taken. And the story doesn’t end there. Nehemiah eventually became governor of the land of Judah, and he led by example, not even accepting the salary he was due “because the burden on the people was so heavy” (Nehemiah 5:18).
We may be overwhelmed by the injustice of the world. But look up and listen. See the pain of people closest to you. Consider how you could lovingly but fiercely work for repentance and restoration. Prayerfully use the influence you have, even if it’s as small as your family, your neighborhood, or your town. Perhaps together, we could live out healing and rebuild our world, honoring the God who makes all things new.
Written by Jen Yokel
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What a day for this topic. By their fruit you shall know them. Praying for God to give us all wisdom to see insidious evil and courage to speak
Today’s reading spoke to me in many ways. Studying Nehemiah is highlighting the importance of being in communion with God so that he can guide us as we lead in our homes and in our community. I pray that God guides my daily decisions and gives me the courage to speak up and use the influence God has appointed me to glorify him and follow his plans.
Amen Emma !
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NOT the place for such a discussion, yet you plant that seed. We all will answer to God for what we have said and done.
Nehemiah walked with the Jewish people and helped solve a systematic problem. Why can’t our American leaders do this?
This!!
Romans 15:1 really helped me to see all that Nehemiah did. “We who are strong have an obligation to bear the weakness of those without strength and not to please ourselves”. As a teacher these words hit hard as I always want to be a source of strength for my students. I hace never once in my life thought that God granted me life just so I could please myself. Rather I always think of my favorite verse (and the one I live by) Philippians 2:3 do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather in humility value others above yourself. This verse to me feels very similar to Roman’s 15:1 as god put us on this earth to love one another and be willing to stand up for those whose voice may not be as loud. This is exactly what Nehemiah did as he says the suffering of the people around him and he spoke up because the reality is everyone needs someone who is willing to stand up in front of everyone and say the truth.
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I’m just now catching up. I love reading everyone’s thoughts and am grateful that we can be vulnerable and open in this place.
Lord, please show me how to best use what you have given me for Your Glory. ❤️
I like what Jen said about “prayerfully use the influence you have, even if it’s as small as your family, neighbor, or town. Sometimes we think we need to go big or do nothing. Sometimes we don’t even realize our impact.
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This one is stirring something in my heart. What exactly has not been revealed yet. As a leader, I need to take on Nehemiahs example.
Doing what is right even when what’s right is hard and scary.
I’ve enjoyed reading many of your responses! I’m reminded we all have resources to share. It may not be money it could be time, it could be our prayers it could be a skill we’ve been gifted. May we be attentive to the Holy Spirit’s promptings to help Heaven come to earth in our daily lives.
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Margaret, I hear you! I looked at the topic today and think of all the injustice going on in this country right now and many claiming they are Christian. There is nothing Christian about it.
Sorry if this offends anyone, but many people from my church feel the same way.
I agree, we need to be aware of wolf in sheep’s clothing as Jesus warns us in Matthews 7.
I believe the wolves are the preachers leading the congregations astray, not teaching the full truth but for itching ears and to make people feel okay in their sin. (I didn’t look it up)
Rhonda, not discussed from the pulpit at my church. I’m talking about people in their 80’s and 90’s.
I agree.
Since today’s topic is social justice, I’d like to say one more thing as graciously as I know how. For those of you who found inspiration and beauty in the Kirk memorial, I am not seeking to take that from you, but please try to keep in mind the point of view of our sisters in Christ from marginalized communities: non-whites, immigrants, non-straight people, and probably others I’m forgetting. Whether you believe that Charlie criticized them harshly or not, whether that was what he actually meant or not, his words hurt many people. Many of them our fellow believers. He will answer to God, not us, for whatever he has said or done, and this page is NOT the place for such a discussion. But it is a place for kindness, compassion, and remembering that even our fellow believers often see things we don’t see. They may be hurt by things we never considered. I believe the burden is on those of us who are white to show extra love and compassion for our sisters of color because our churches have failed in this area for so many generations. Just yesterday, I was in a Facebook group discussion where 3-4 white men were asking a Black woman to *prove* to them that Charlie Kirk was racist. I interjected into that discussion (cuz I’m a bigmouth!) that their own words were the very definition of racism. She did not owe these supposedly Christian brothers any explanation of her experiences. The burden was on them to stop and consider if they were indeed being jerks. IMNSHO, they were absolutely being jerks, and I wanted to punch them all in the face. Sometimes, social media keeps me out of jail, I guess. But racism is one hill I AM willing to die on.
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Oh, how I love verse 9! I’d like to include it in a letter to every government official who claims the name of Jesus, because sadly, so many of them lack the courage that Nehemiah had. And we live in troubled times when our freedoms rest on shaky foundations and corruption abounds. I love the way this reading encourages us to look around us and see what we can do to enact justice in our own communities, in our own circles of influence. We are all called to do something; and the more faithful we are, the more will be entrusted to us. Keep your eyes open, sisters! The work of redemption belongs to all of us. ❤️
Right on Margaret and Amen!
I appreciate your posts Margaret, I too was challenged by todays reading. Nehemiah spoke up for people and used his influence for good. Do I use my influence in the places God has placed me? Perhaps it is not enough not to exploit/not participate in injustice but maybe I need to take it one step further and consider the ways I can step outside my comfort zone and be a part of pointing out the wrong I see.❤️
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As I read today’s reading, I too thought about the memorial! It was amazing and very powerful! Praying God will use this tragedy for good in this country. Genesis 50:20
No interest loan to your family, brothers, sisters on anything, anything! “You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on anything that is lent for interest” Deuteronomy 23:19. Lending was meant to be an act of support, not profit-making off someone’s hardship. God is protecting the vulnerable from being crushed under debt. High interest is against God’s heart and is a form of harsh financial bondage. I have to run and prep for a team meeting. Be blessed dear sisters.
Thank you for this Holy Spirit-inspired message! It is both timely and needed as we live out some very dark days in our country and the world.
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“What you are doing isn’t right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God… (Nehemiah 5:9)?
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Mic drop.
Major mic drop. Love this!
Hi Lexi! Good to see you
I am in agreement with all of you! It can be overwhelming where to help but God has showed me to ask Him to see what He sees and give me opportunities to show His love and kindness wherever I go. And He does.
It could be as simple as on Saturday I’m getting ready to run an errand and I look across the street and see a lady hanging on to her car. I was afraid she would fall. I was watching with concern but God gave me a swift kick to go check on her!! When I got there, she was getting a w as like out of her c
A secular song from 1969 came to mind with this reading.
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother was a big hit in 1969 by The Hollies. I found some interesting background this morning:
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Examples of the phrase “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” can be found in religious literature dating all the way back to the 19th century. At some point, the phrase was heard by Father Edward Flanagan. He thought it so apropos to the mission of his Boys Town children’s home that he adopted it as the organization’s motto.”
Partial lyrics:
It’s a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we’re on the way to there
Why not share?
And the load
Doesn’t weigh me down at all
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother
He’s my brother
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother
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Great ponder! While we’re on the way ( and we know ‘to where!’, why not share?
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Nehemiah set a great example! He could have told the people that he was too busy to listen, but he took time to remind them of the way God had laid out for His chosen people to be set apart/act differently from the world. For young people just entering the throes if adulthood, that’s a rough road. That’s why even though our kids are out of the house and making their own way, they still need our prayers. The worldly influence is so strong. Sorry for rambling!
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
There was a Norman Rockwell illustration of the same name
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❤ Thanks, Kelly; I will search the net for that! ❤
You made me tear up. What precious heart! “It’s a long road, why not share?” ❤️. There’s enough to go around, why not share.
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Oh this is good scripture. But first, I am overflowing with hope after watching the greatest memorial I have seen on tv. To actually see the importance of a Christ centered life be lived in our work and political beliefs. I am saddened though that I am hesitant to post that here, which seems crazy to even say. How could it be bad to want our country to love our politicians, those in charge, to hear and speak about GOD!! It was the most amazing thing I’ve seen after praying for a decade for our leaders to put God first. Of course they are not perfect, but to hear so much earnestness in wanting to put God first like Charlie did, it made me cry!Or at least to recognize and honor someone who did. It’s what this country needs, to talk and communicate with each other respectfully. And to hear Ericka speak of forgiving the person that murdered her husband..it was powerful.
Is this the place to post. I would think so, we are Christ-followers praying for country and our world to turn back to God. Yes, we know it still will stay divided because the word divides. Even Christians because the wheat will be separated. That’s why it’s important to be in the word daily, knowing it for ourselves to preserve and not chase replacement theologies. The anti-christ will still come and many will be deceived. The true believers will be gone, but I now know the church will still be here. The ones that just play church on Sundays, and parrot what the wolves have slandered. The angel of light will deceive many.
The music was just so beautiful!! Thousands singing together, raising their hands to Jesus. The name of Jesus is powerful. What the enemy meant for harm, God used to awaken his people!
So as we read Nehemiah, we can do good in our own lives, we can pray for OUR purpose and live it out. And try to help the less fortunate all around us as we share the truth. God’s way is the way. We are just trying to not only help, but to lead them to God. As we go weekly to feed our local unhoused, I also share Jesus with them. I want to not only feed them food, but feed them their Spiritual food!! How else will they get true help?! Shall we feed their bodies and not their soul? Shall I help my neighbors but not point them to the Light in the darkness? I am nice, caring person (well mostly) but I want to point everyone to Jesus with my words, not just my kindness! But it will offend and divide to many. But in pray first, God will plant the seeds and water. The field is ripe, and ready to be plowed! The plowing doesn’t look so good, because it disrupts the ground that has been pacted down by our own sinful ways.
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Rhonda:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Charlie Kirk. We all pray for his family.
I really hope that, as Christians, we will start looking beyond the proclamations of those who say that they are Christians and start examining, more closely, their behavior. Do they foment hatred rather than showing love and empathy for others? Do they bear the attributes of Jesus (i.e., loving, compassionate, forgiving, unifying, embracing the outcast, the marginalized, and the immigrant, etc.)? Do they follow the Beatitudes? Do they truly love their neighbor as themselves and do I?
Yep, do I take people that are released from jail or homeless into my own home.. where I have children? It takes discernment,to love without assessment of situations.
And the whole bible, not only the Beatitudes is important.
None of us show ALL wonderful qualities of Jesus, even the ones that are far on their journey. But most people come little by little, and we need to give them the respect to hope it changes their ways. Some have a life altering turning points and there’s, people like me…professed Jesus while living with a boyfriend and other non-christian behaviors, but I was still going to church. I am glad people rooted for me and prayed for me rather than throwing me aside. They also told me what truth is, what God considers righteousness. My mother modeled this well. She knew her prodigal daughter would come home with prayer and she still let me come home during my squandering years. Some will fall away, many actually. The way is narrow.
Thank you for this comment. I whole-heartedly agree. We need to examine the “fruit” of the lives of those who claim to be Christ followers. If the fruit is bad, or if there is no fruit, it doesn’t matter what they claim to believe or stand for.
Thanks for the post Rhonda. Watching and hearing our political leaders talk about Jesus was amazing. Continual prayer for each of them and for Erika and her family. ❤️
Amen. The greatest memorial so far i have watched live. I was super impressed especially with Don Jr. (all this time I thought he was silly goose but oh Lord forgive me, so much depth). Even JD Vance shared how he was afraid to speak of his faith to the public but thanks to Charlie he shared much of his faith in the past 2 weeks than his entire life. Be bold beloved Christians. God put His remnants in the white house. Speak your faith and your love. What an incredible event. I was so empowered and blessed.
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Yes, Rhonda! The gospel was proclaimed over and over again. By imperfect people like ourselves. Over and over again in scripture he uses imperfect people and millions of people heard the gospel yesterday. And only Jesus could have done what was done yesterday, only Jesus.
If we think that only the perfect can say Jesus is King, we might not understand the gospel.
Oh, what a great statement!!
Yes!! Rhonda!!!! AMEN!!
Injustice. I’m sure we all have had some sort of injustice in our lives. I so agree with Nehemiah in how he handled this matter. As Christians (even with those we don’t get along with or even “like”, yep I’m one of them)…as Christians we extend grace and love. Funny, I know when someone doesn’t like me and that’s okay, but I expect more out of a fellow believer. I’ve always have said (and to myself as well). They don’t have to “like” me but they do have to “love” me (as I do them). Not sure where I was going with this, but that was my thought this morning. Happy Monday sweeties!
I agree, I don’t “expect” of non-believers, we are told that they don’t have the Holy Spirit in them, so we can’t judge them. But that’s why we are to hold Christ-followers accountable (“judge”) because they should know the word. In a nice,graceful way. In baby Christians they are learning, but we should move on to meat on our journey with the Lord. We are always being sanctified if we are with God daily in the word, meditation, prayer, fasting and other disciplines. It is interesting that once we believe and the Spirit comes in us, you would think we would “be right” instantly. But the more we make choices in contrast, the holy Spirit is pushed away to flesh. It is something to take heed and pray in the Spirit often.
Wow sharp reflection. They don’t have to like me but they do have to “love” me. That is a challenging expectation since most people love themselves more than they love Christ even. But mature Christians are those are filled and overflows with love from much fellowship with Christ, and we can tell, they have been tried and strengthened, They are ready to pour themselves onto others, and those are pure gold. I agree with Rhonda, baby Christians and backsliding Christians can’t, and discerning who’s who can save us the heartaches and disappointments.
Good morning, precious sisters! I am back at work this morning after my short mission trip this past weekend. Even though there was nothing relaxing about my trip I am completely rejuvenated after this opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus! We learned a lot about the plight of refugees and then went out to three homeless camps and fed and ministered to them. Later in the day we went out to minister to refugee families in apartments. What a blessing! We attended a church in the inner city of Atlanta and I was so thrilled to worship with these brothers and sisters in Christ!
I’m praying for each of you and your requests!
❤ Thanks for the update, Lynne! You were on my mind when I woke this morning. Glad all went well! ❤
Same, CeeGee. Thanks for that update, Lynne.
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We live in a time and place that we do not have to look far to see social injustice or as Nehemiah says in chapter 5 vs 9, the things that are not good. ‘So I said, “The thing that you are doing is not good. Ought you not to walk in the fear of our God….” And so, because its all around us, hearts that are a tuned to the Lord, should have eyes to see it and our devotion and obedience to Him, the fear of the Lord should compel us to be moved to help. I work at our church P/T in the area of custodial care and building hospitality. Our location has us in an area with high unhoused and living rough demographic. We see it every day and they knock on our door. We serve them as best we can to meet immediate needs and seek out resources to hopefully help not hinder them. It is a fine line, but none the less we seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus and take every opportunity we can to share His love. I have to say, there are times I am not patient and need to adjust my heart and attitude and it can be overwhelming.
From the devotional…”We may be overwhelmed by the injustice of the world. But look up and listen. See the pain of people closest to you. Consider how you could lovingly but fiercely work for repentance and restoration. Prayerfully use the influence you have, even if it’s as small as your family, your neighborhood, or your town.” I appreciate and am challenged by these words.
Lord, guide my heart and lead me in loving and serving those around me. Show me your ways. Amen
I loved in the reading how Nehemiah took the extra step to invite the people to his table. He not only corrected the wrong, refused to act like the other governors and accept the food allotted to the Governor for himself and over tax the people, he then invited 150 Jews and officials to his table regularly. What an example of generous leadership and taking a personal step no one would have expected him to do. Great example to us.
Yes, important point!
I would have to say I’m not good at this. I love to help, but not so good at inviting people to my own space.
It’s easy to go and feed the unhoused (thanks Wendy) and then come back to my comfy couch and bed and not think about it again till next week. But there are many that choose that lifestyle, it is a hard line like Wendy said. We want to enable them to help themselves, it often becomes easy to let others take care of us these days. But yes, plenty of injustices everywhere we turn. It makes me often question, how did we get here, but it’s the story as old as time in every civilization. That’s why we long for the Kingdom! But we show his love in the here and now the best we can as Christ-followers.
This took me a moment to digest because my initial thought was. Social injustice doesn’t apply to me. But in reality, the way our access to information has desensitized us to so many things is so apparent. How could I ever think this doesn’t apply! Even if I don’t have a global influence or reach, my ministry at home is a step I can take to righting wrongs that are so blatant. God I pray you give me guidance on how best to be your example and instill those same values in my children. I shouldn’t not be silent or indifferent just because I think something doesn’t apply.
Prayers for everyone going into the week that we continue to “rebuild” what we thought we knew and focus on what God has been showing us through these readings.
Thank you, Amanda! ❤
❤️ 100%, there is power in being brave enough to not look away. Being humble enough to go back and sit at his feet and let him tell us again.
One of the causes nearest to my heart is advocating for Childhood Cancer Awareness. A common phrase within the community is “be a voice for the voiceless”! It seems as though that was Nehemiah’s goal & Paul’s later on as well. As we keep our eyes focused on our Creator, I believe He breaks our hearts for what breaks His. May we do the work to help advocate & bring restoration/healing to what is broken in our world!
That’s a beautiful cause! ❤
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“be a voice for the voiceless”- Charlie Kirk was the bold voice for the unborn. He went into the “lion’s den” in the face of fierce opposition, handing them a mic with grace and endless patience, enduring mocking, taunting from this promiscuous generation. Yet Charlie did not to talk down on them. I wish I had someone like Charlie back in college that loved me enough to sit me down and told me “hey you’re heading to the cliff”. RIP Charlie.
What a good thought. I too, wish I had someone to talk truth into me back then. Instead we keep it in the dark, or disguise it with renaming so it sounds better. Or hang with people that make it okay. We need to be better at sharing that “with Christ” there IS a better way…His way.
Yes, he spoke the truth out of sincere love for souls.
“But look up and listen.” We miss this critical step, it is so easy to look away. I cannot count the number of times people are discussing a tragedy or a controversy and I ask a friend or colleague, did you actually watch ___ and the answer is often “No”. That is how we end up sitting right next to injustice and doing nothing. How can we help heal a world we can’t stand to fully look at? How can we truly pray for people when we cannot bear to see their pain? Lord keep my heart and my eyes open, help me to honor you in the easiest way possible- by loving your people. You can never go wrong unapologetically loving God’s people – with your prayers, your time and your money.
Beautifully written!!
“How can we help heal a world we can’t stand to fully look at? How can we truly pray for people when we cannot bear to see their pain? Lord keep my heart and my eyes open, help me to honor you in the easiest way possible- by loving your people. You can never go wrong unapologetically loving God’s people – with your prayers, your time and your money.”
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Thanks for this, Lashun!
Love your question. If God runs toward the pain, and we run the opposite direction (for self preservation), we miss God and the mission altogether. This is the problem with pain. I find that sometimes the pain we go through are for something bigger than us. It is for the sake of leading others out of that pain later (leaders, builders of broken walls, broken hearts, broken homes). We are forged in pain, and pain some day is no longer a scary place, just a season. That’s why there is a baptism of fire that was mentioned (Matthew 3:11), a difficult and painful undertaking (water baptism is only the first).
I love that you have a heart for that. I donated to St. Jude’s for years and years in my younger years. I follow a lady on FB that her daughter has cancer, and it is just ongoing issues for years, but she faithfully asks for prayers and keeps pointing to a Mighty Savior that loves and cares for us. I don’t know how she does it, but know only through God. It breaks my heart to see children suffer.
I had to smile as I recalled the story of my nephew, Raziel(an angel name) who excused himself from class, literally walked out and marched himself to the headmistresses office because his teacher was being unkind to another student. He felt the unjust-ness of her words and as he couldn’t say anything in class he made his way to the heads office.
There he relayed his heart concerns to the head.
His parents were called, not what you would expect, but he stood his ground even when he was told to apologise to his teacher for walking out of class!
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That’s my boy! He hasn’t changed from that 7 year old, just a tad more tactful these days..
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Back to ‘fierce love’ right? Everyone deserves to be treated right, no matter who they are.. we are ALL precious to God!
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We are all precious to God! Amen!
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Pray and then seek out ways in your local space to combat social injustice. Love the practical advice here…words and action…just as Nehemiah did.
Jen reminds us that in our current times, the truth remains the same – sadly, the source of our disobedience is also the same, our heart’s distance from the Lord.
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Have you ever confronted someone with the directness that Nehemiah did – stating the truth of the wrongness, followed by stating the (or a) better, more legal, moral or God honoring action/option?
It can be nerve racking to maintain directness by looking them in the eye without flinching or backing down. I’ve had to do it several times with clients, employees, one parent or the other, sometimes other family members and friends, and have had it done to me as well. If I feel the need to speak up, I need to follow Nehemiah’s example and know that I am speaking truth without a doubt – and not just feeling indignation because I don’t agree. It can get messy if I’m not backed up by truth.
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A great reminder to steep ourselves in God’s word, so that we know that we know that the underlying foundation of our convictions is God’s word.
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This reminded me of a pastor from 40+ years ago who often said to us in his sermons, Do you know what I’m talking about?
A member of the congregation shared with him that their young child would grab their toy microphone and play preacher … often ending with, Do I know what I’m talking about??
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TAMI – that’s great. Wrapping you and your husband in prayer in the work y’all have ahead
“…the source of our disobedience is also the same, our heart’s distance from the Lord.” ❤
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Little tykes with big mikes! Hahaha Great story! ❤
“Have you ever confronted someone with the directness that Nehemiah did?” I love your boldness. Yes I did, to a pastor who preached another gospel, and to a close family member. They cut contact with me immediately and and my family was blacklisted lol. There is a social cost to speaking truth.
There is a social cost to speaking truth. So true. That’s why Jesus himself tells us that, “they will hate you like they hate me.” He is not loving on everybody…or they wouldn’t have hated him. They didn’t want to change their ways, their heart was indeed far from God. Jesus was definitely throwing a crux in their rebellion. Repent and follow me. Being a disciple is not easy, it is going against the grain. Being in an upside down world where right is wrong, and wrong is right.
CeeGee..good share! (as always) Oh how hard it is to stand up for someone or against someone…I’m really not so good at that!
The ones that hated Jesus were the religious leaders who were afraid of losing their power. Are our leaders today worried more about keeping their power and money than in helping those in need?
I don’t need to make huge moves to obey God in these areas; bold like Nehemiah, selfless like Christ.
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Be generous to one person.
Serve someone at my own expense.
Encourage a discouraged believer.
Stand up for someone who’s been overlooked.
That’s how faith becomes action — and that’s howI can reflect God’s heart in everyday life.
Well said Kimberly! Thank you!
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GM ladies. I am overwhelmed by your prayers and support. Thank you! Your prayers were not in vain, my husband has agreed to seek help PTL! Today’s reading was so rich! “See the pain of people closest to you. Consider how you could lovingly but fiercely work for repentance and restoration. Prayerfully use the influence you have, even if it’s as small as your family, your neighborhood, or your town.” This mimics the message from our pastor yesterday. “When you are on mission with Jesus, use the gifts you have been given to serve others wherever that may be. Our lives should make Christ visible to others.” Didn’tNehemiah do just that? He used his influence with the King to first rebuild the walls of the city and here we see him rebuilding the walls of the people’s hearts. He is reflecting/foreshadowing Jesus by being a servant-leader, humbling himself, doing nothing for personal gain, but out of reverence and obedience to God. He saw the needs of the people and put them before his own. Lord, would you should me the needs around me today? Let my actions show people who Jesus is. Amen!
I had to go back and read your comment! Glad he has agreed, that’s a big step. I can’t seem to get that either. It is a terrible grip, But God!! It has to be His Holy Spirit changing us!
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“Perhaps together, we could live out healing and rebuild our world, honoring the God who makes all things new.”
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May it be so.
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Nehemiah trusted God to meet his needs and the Lord provided. He had a generous heart and the Lord blessed him to be able to be a blessing.
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STACEE THORNTON – praying you press into the Lord for wisdom, guidance, and provision.
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CEE GEE – ✨️❤️
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CHERYL BLOW – praying for your granddaughter’s car repair
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Thank you!