Nehemiah's Revival Part 1
Guidance of God for Revival.
God put the plans in Nehemiah's heart.
Revival is to important to miss (6:3)
No walls = no defence = no God.
In revival our spiritual walls are restored.
Jerusalem's walls were built upon the original foundations.
Revival can only be established upon the original truth.
Are you concerned? (1:4)
Are you willing to pray? (1:5-11)
Notice three things about this revival:
* There was a desire to fear God (:11)
* There was repentance (:6)
* There was a return to God's word (:7-9)
Notice the promise of revival:
* We can be revived (:10)
* God promises to hear our prayer (:9)
God wants to work in each of us (Philippians 2:13).
He gives us the power to get the job done.
God wants to use those who want to be used by Him.
Nehemiah's Revival Part 2
The Gifts of God.
We must believe that God is still powerful.
There is a lack of power on our part because rot has set in (Ecclesiastes 10:8)
We are encouraged to build (Nehemiah 2:18)
One man can start the work, but others are needed (1 Corinthians 3:9)
God is looking for you (Ezekiel 22:30)
This takes guts (Nehemiah 2:20)
It is all too easy to get discouraged.
But, walls are built one brick at a time!
Keep on doing the work (Nehemiah 4:6)
Do not allow others to hinder you (Nehemiah 6:3)
It is time to rise up and use what Jesus has given us (2:17)
It is a time of desiring truth (8:1)
It is a time of separation (9:2)
It is a time of true worship (9:3)
Revival demands our time, effort, resources, desire, but most of all love for
God.