As i continue reading and meditating on Nehemiah, I am so struck by simple things. Nehemiah was certainly no contractor by the furtherst stretch of your imagination. He was the royal cup bearer. But ofcourse in the nature of his work, he would have been privy to lots of strategic military talk as the king would discuss these matters. But i wonder…did Nehemiah ever feel at any point a little bit out of his element? Was there any point of his journey to Jerusalem that he had second thoughts or even doubts?
How did he feel when he first saw the rubble? He cried when he heard it, how then did he feel when he actually came face to face with the ruins? He is a compassionate man who had a God given mandate. The passion for this vision was so deep rooted that it was infact immovable! Then comes the opposition. At first it was one man, then it was two, then three with their respective armies…it went on and on! Nehemiah was forced to climb up to a different level in leadership. Wow! A different level in motivation to the peoplpe who were floundering in their faith because of the very real threat that was upon them!
I am always so inspired by the levels of leadership which is obviously birthed from a tender heart that loves God passionately. When I am faced with situations that get increasingly difficult, I almost get resentful and really upset with the Lord. Sigh! Forgive me Lord. Teach me to be a Nehemiah, that I will rise to the challenges knowing that God has already won the victory for me! The tasks that look daunting will succeed as the Lord empower me. Once again, it is all back to my walk with the Lord.
Take me deeper. Bring me higher!
Bring it on Lord! Help me be ready for more!
