Nehemiah 1:3
3 And they said to me, "The remnant there in the province who survived the captivity are in great distress and reproach, and the wall of Jerusalem is broken down and its gates are burned with fire." (NAS)
The people of God had been taken into exile into Babylon and the city of Jerusalem had been left behind and was now in shambles. Nehemiah had just received word back from his brother and some other men of the conditions in Jerusalem. There were only a few people left in the city and they were in poor condition, and the city wall was broken down. The destruction of the gates and
wall of the city was so great that the city was unable to be protected.
Nehemiah’s motivation, a great burden for the City of God, led him to inspect for himself the city of Jerusalem. When you are faced with little support, great distress, and broken down defenses it is time to do what Nehemiah did and pray. Nehemiah realized this project was far more than he could handle. He needed the direct intervention of God. Will you find purpose in your life today through the needs that face you and then realize they are much bigger than you are and call out to God for His help.
I hope you find purpose for your life today as you grow in Christ. May God bless you as your spiritual life prospers in Jesus.
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