My children and I just completed Nehemiah by reading a chapter each day. I was blown away by the depth of Truth they were able to grasp from every chapter. The older ones contemplated the teaching while the littles ones were captivated by the action.
Chapter by chapter revealed a new Truth for us to apply in our everyday lives. We recorded each one on a chart and talked about ways we can incorporate them in every area of life.
Chapter one: Recognition and Confession. Recognize what is broken and confess your part in it.
Chapter two: Step up. Count the cost. Volunteer to work at rebuilding. Examine what is needed, how long it will take and make provisions for your current responsibilities.
Chapter three: Work together. Each person has a gift or talent to bring to the task. Encourage others in their gifts and put them in a place of service.
Chapter four: Have a mind to work. Remember The Lord. Our God will fight for us.
Chapter five: Fear God. Be generous.
Chapter six: Do not fear man or circumstances. Pray this: "God strengthen my hands."
Chapter seven: Work in an orderly manner. Be faithful. Fear God.
Chapter eight: Obey God. Love His Word.
Chapter nine: Separate yourself to holiness. Confess your sin. Stand up and bless The Lord your God.
Chapter ten: Do not neglect the house of God.
Chapter 11: Bless those who willingly offer themselves to step out in obedience and sacrifice. Be a person worthy of that blessing.
Chapter 12: Rejoice with great joy-as a family-rejoice!
Chapter 13: Guard your gates. Put your spiritual house in order. Take a firm, concrete stand against sin and temptation. Never back down!
We enjoyed learning these Truths. my desire is for them to take deep root in our hearts. I pray we, like Nehemiah, will be builders of God's people, as well as rebuilders of the broken down places.
