“I answered them by saying, "The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you have no share in Jerusalem or any claim or historic right to it.” Nehemiah 2:20 (NIV)
We are a society desperately in need of the art of rebuilding. I’m not talking about houses and cars. We need to perfect the art of rebuilding relationships: rebuilding marriages, families and friendships. We need to learn how to rebuild hope and rebuild trust and rebuild our ability to make commitments. The promise in Nehemiah 2:20 answers the question, “What makes you into a rebuilder?” Today, I want you to let this promise encourage you to rebuild an important commitment in your life.
1. There is Expectation - “the God of heaven will give us success”
It is our relationship with God that grows us into expectant people. God is perfectly powerful. He is the God of all the heavens. He can accomplish whatever dream or vision He puts in my heart. Success is a gift of God!
2. There is Dedication - “we His servants”
Nehemiah said an encyclopedia full about what it takes to be a rebuilder in these few words. He had chosen to be a servant of God. Self-centered people never do a very good job of rebuilding. They may even think they have good intentions, but the truth is they become more “Rearrangers” than “Rebuilders”. They try to rearrange to suit their needs rather than rebuild for God's glory.
3. There is Determination - “will start rebuilding”
What’s the number one reason why rebuilding does not occur? Lack of determination to start! Who's going to start? Will you start in your marriage, with your kids, in your ministry and in your church? Say to yourself, “I will start” Come on, become a rebuilder! Stop relaxing, rebuild!! Stop retreating, rebuild! It may be a relationship, maybe a commitment. Determine to start today.
Family discussion question: What’s one place where you could start to practice this art of rebuilding?
We are a society desperately in need of the art of rebuilding. I’m not talking about houses and cars. We need to perfect the art of rebuilding relationships: rebuilding marriages, families and friendships. We need to learn how to rebuild hope and rebuild trust and rebuild our ability to make commitments. The promise in Nehemiah 2:20 answers the question, “What makes you into a rebuilder?” Today, I want you to let this promise encourage you to rebuild an important commitment in your life.
1. There is Expectation - “the God of heaven will give us success”
It is our relationship with God that grows us into expectant people. God is perfectly powerful. He is the God of all the heavens. He can accomplish whatever dream or vision He puts in my heart. Success is a gift of God!
2. There is Dedication - “we His servants”
Nehemiah said an encyclopedia full about what it takes to be a rebuilder in these few words. He had chosen to be a servant of God. Self-centered people never do a very good job of rebuilding. They may even think they have good intentions, but the truth is they become more “Rearrangers” than “Rebuilders”. They try to rearrange to suit their needs rather than rebuild for God's glory.
3. There is Determination - “will start rebuilding”
What’s the number one reason why rebuilding does not occur? Lack of determination to start! Who's going to start? Will you start in your marriage, with your kids, in your ministry and in your church? Say to yourself, “I will start” Come on, become a rebuilder! Stop relaxing, rebuild!! Stop retreating, rebuild! It may be a relationship, maybe a commitment. Determine to start today.
Family discussion question: What’s one place where you could start to practice this art of rebuilding?
1 comment:
Mine most definitely should be in my walk with God; being a better and more determined "Man of God." This is a start and I know that He has great things ahead.
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