- Scripture:
If You Desert God’s Law
The wicked are edgy with guilt, ready to run off
even when no one’s after them;
Honest people are relaxed and confident,
bold as lions.
Proverbs 28:1 MSG
- Reflection:
When Nehemiah heard that the walls of Jerusalem were still torn down, he was working as the cupbearer for the king of Persia. He was living a thousand miles from Jerusalem. He had no resources and wasn’t a builder. He was normally quiet, reserved, and never made any waves, but he suddenly had this boldness and passion for doing something he had never done. He had the courage to ask the king to authorize him to go and rebuild the walls and supply the timbers to do it, and the king did. God gave Nehemiah the strength, ability, and favor to complete those walls in just fifty-two days.
Where do we go from here?
Don’t discount your future based on where you’re at today. Don’t think you’ll never do anything great. There are times when God gives you a dream and catapults you ahead. Suddenly you’ll have courage and boldness; suddenly, you’ll have favor; suddenly, the door will open; suddenly, people are going to go out of their way to help you, and you’re going to accomplish what you never imagined was possible.
Our Prayer for Today
Father, thank You that we can come boldly before You, knowing that as Your children, as the righteous, this is our rightful place. Thank You that we don’t have to earn Your favor or be good enough to come into Your presence. We are coming to pray bold prayers and to dream bold dreams. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.