Higher Everyday

Key Verse

“Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid” (Nehemiah 2:2).

Text — Nehemiah 2:1-5

Message

Passion is having a strong desire or feeling for something. A patriot is one having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country. Nehemiah’s disposition exemplifies the definitions above. He was touched by the state and condition of things in his homeland. He decided to do something about it than to just being sad.  Just like the days of Nehemiah things are bad with respect to morality and righteous living in our communities today as many boys and girls are under the captivity of sin and Satan.

Are we happy about these situations? Are we passionate about changing the conditions of boys and girls around us? Are we so patriotic like Nehemiah that we become sad and lose appetite for the sake of the salvation of youths in our society? Nehemiah gave his time, resources and skills to ensure his people were liberated; and in the same manner all Christian youths need to rise and save their peers in bondage to Satan. Make sure you are born again first so that the Lord can use you like Nehemiah.

Quote

Are we happy about these situations?

 

Challenge

Arise and preach the gospel.

 

Prayer for today

Lord, give me a heart like that of Nehemiah