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S2 Ep2166: Quiet Time Coaching Episode 494 | New Thing Series — Part 49 | “Nehemiah's Vision” | Malcolm Cox

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 4:54

Quiet Time Coaching Episode 494 | New Thing Series — Part 49 | “Nehemiah's Vision” | Malcolm Cox Introduction A new thing! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to your daily devotional podcast anchored in Isaiah 43:19: 'See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.' We are currently looking at God doing a new thing in the life of Nehemiah. Today we explore Nehemiah's vision. “Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples; but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are under the farthest skies, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place at which I have chosen to establish my name.'” (Nehemiah 1:8-9 NRSV) “Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in, how Jerusalem lies in ruins with its gates burned. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we may no longer suffer disgrace.”” (Nehemiah 2:17 NRSV) “And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our LORD; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved.” And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.” (Nehemiah 8:9-12 NRSV) “We will not neglect the house of our God.” (Nehemiah 10:39 NRSV) “They offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and children also rejoiced. The joy of Jerusalem was heard far away.” (Nehemiah 12:43 NRSV) Nehemiah's Vision - Nehemiah's vision was founded on the promises of God - Nehemiah's vision was that God would be honoured through removing the disgrace of his people - Nehemiah's vision was that God's word be understood - Nehemiah's vision was that God's word, when understood, would lead to conviction followed by great joy. - Nehemiah's vision was for appropriate, devoted ongoing worship of God - Nehemiah's vision was that God's name would be honoured amongst people who did not know him For Reflection To quote again from Fabian's notes on Nehemiah, “He understood that the rebuilding of the wall wasn't the ultimate goal in itself, but a means to bring spiritual restoration to the people and protect it. Nehemiah saw things that no one else saw. He saw with the eyes of God. One of the reasons we pray is to develop a ‘divine vision'. A ‘divine vision' is about learning to see with our hearts, not our physical eyes. But it is important to remember the vision is not simply a dream. It is faith enacted. As Dallas Willard writes: “faith has two main parts: one is vision and one is desire, or will.” Life without lack. What Nehemiah saw prompted him to pray and to act. What kind of version of God's glory might prompt you to act with courageous faith? Why not ask God today to give you a compelling vision of his glory in your life, your church group and your community, then requesting him to fill you with a Nehemiah-type faith to act boldly? Conclusion I hope you find your heart, your life, your congregation and your world inspired by God doing a new thing. Until tomorrow, take care, and God bless. Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: malcolm@malcolmcox.org. If you'd like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org. Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review. "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Quiet Time Coaching Episode 494 | New Thing Series — Part 49 | “Nehemiah's Vision” | Malcolm Cox

Thames Valley Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 4:54

Quiet Time Coaching Episode 494 | New Thing Series — Part 49 | “Nehemiah's Vision” | Malcolm Cox Introduction A new thing! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to your daily devotional podcast anchored in Isaiah 43:19: 'See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.' We are currently looking at God doing a new thing in the life of Nehemiah. Today we explore Nehemiah's vision. “Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples; but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are under the farthest skies, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place at which I have chosen to establish my name.'” (Nehemiah 1:8-9 NRSV) “Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in, how Jerusalem lies in ruins with its gates burned. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we may no longer suffer disgrace.”” (Nehemiah 2:17 NRSV) “And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the LORD your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept when they heard the words of the law. Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions of them to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our LORD; and do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, “Be quiet, for this day is holy; do not be grieved.” And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.” (Nehemiah 8:9-12 NRSV) “We will not neglect the house of our God.” (Nehemiah 10:39 NRSV) “They offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and children also rejoiced. The joy of Jerusalem was heard far away.” (Nehemiah 12:43 NRSV) Nehemiah's Vision - Nehemiah's vision was founded on the promises of God - Nehemiah's vision was that God would be honoured through removing the disgrace of his people - Nehemiah's vision was that God's word be understood - Nehemiah's vision was that God's word, when understood, would lead to conviction followed by great joy. - Nehemiah's vision was for appropriate, devoted ongoing worship of God - Nehemiah's vision was that God's name would be honoured amongst people who did not know him For Reflection To quote again from Fabian's notes on Nehemiah, “He understood that the rebuilding of the wall wasn't the ultimate goal in itself, but a means to bring spiritual restoration to the people and protect it. Nehemiah saw things that no one else saw. He saw with the eyes of God. One of the reasons we pray is to develop a ‘divine vision'. A ‘divine vision' is about learning to see with our hearts, not our physical eyes. But it is important to remember the vision is not simply a dream. It is faith enacted. As Dallas Willard writes: “faith has two main parts: one is vision and one is desire, or will.” Life without lack. What Nehemiah saw prompted him to pray and to act. What kind of version of God's glory might prompt you to act with courageous faith? Why not ask God today to give you a compelling vision of his glory in your life, your church group and your community, then requesting him to fill you with a Nehemiah-type faith to act boldly? Conclusion I hope you find your heart, your life, your congregation and your world inspired by God doing a new thing. Until tomorrow, take care, and God bless. Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here's the email: malcolm@malcolmcox.org. If you'd like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org. Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review. "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Praying For A Vision - Nehemiah 1

First Southern Baptist Church of Independence, KS

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 48:00

The Secret of Serving Part 1: Praying for a Vision Nehemiah 1:1-11 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Susa the citadel, that Hanani, one of my brothers, came with certain men from Judah. And I asked them concerning the Jews who escaped, who had survived the exile, and concerning Jerusalem. And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.” As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. And I said, “O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, let your ear be attentive and your eyes open, to hear the prayer of your servant that I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. Even I and my father's house have sinned. We have acted very corruptly against you and have not kept the commandments, the statutes, and the rules that you commanded your servant Moses. Remember the word that you commanded your servant Moses, saying, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the peoples, but if you return to me and keep my commandments and do them, though your outcasts are in the uttermost parts of heaven, from there I will gather them and bring them to the place that I have chosen, to make my name dwell there.' They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand. O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name, and give success to your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” Now I was cupbearer to the king. I. A Prayer for Vision Contains Praise to God. II. A Prayer for Vision Leads to Pleading with God III. A Prayer for Vision Prompts Public Confession IV. A Prayer for Vision Remembers Providence from God V. A Prayer for Vision Promotes Petition to God

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How to Gain a God-Given Personal Life Vision - Nehemiah 1:1-11 - Pastor Dan Plourde

Calvary Church's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 40:39

Nehemiah 1:1-11 - How to Gain a God-Given Personal Life Vision - Pastor Dan Plourde

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"Restoring the Kingdom Vision" - Nehemiah 1:1-11

New Hope Fellowship - Mississauga Campus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 47:18

On Sunday, October 16, Reverend Jason Noh launched the new sermon series: "Rebuilding Together: Restoring the Kingdom Vision" - Nehemiah 1:1-11

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The Re-Vision - Nehemiah

La Sierra University Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 115:34

Message from Marlene Ferreras on August 27, 2022

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Preparing For The Vision (Nehemiah 2)

Incarnation Tallahassee

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 29:18

The work of God requires preparation, which entails proper relaxation, examination, evaluation, exhortation, information, application, and affirmation, in the face of opposition.

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