Introduction

Good morning, beloved family of God. I want to welcome you all to this beautiful day that the Lord has made. We are gathered here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, who is rich in mercy, has drawn us together to learn from His Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds towards the book of Nehemiah, specifically Nehemiah 1:5-11.

I'm reminded of a quote by the esteemed Christian author, Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "Visit many good books, but live in the Bible." Today, we live in the Bible, we breathe in its truth and let it permeate our hearts and minds.

Foundation of Faith

As we immerse ourselves in the teachings of the scripture, we find ourselves drawn to the heart of Nehemiah's prayer. It's a prayer that echoes through the ages, a prayer that resonates with each of us today. It's a prayer that is grounded in a deep, unwavering faith in God. This faith is not a fleeting feeling or a passing phase. It's a solid foundation, a bedrock upon which Nehemiah stands. It's this faith that we want to understand, to grasp, to make our own.

A. Nehemiah's faith acknowledges God for who He is - the great and awesome God, the God of heaven, the God who keeps his covenant of love. Nehemiah knows his God. He knows God's character, His promises, His faithfulness. And it's this knowledge that forms the basis of his faith. We too are called to know our God, to understand His character, His promises, His faithfulness. The more we know God, the stronger our faith in Him becomes.

B. But Nehemiah's faith is not just about knowing God. It's also about loving God. Nehemiah loves God with all his heart, with all his soul, with all his strength. His love for God is evident in his prayer, in his confession, in his plea for mercy. His love for God drives him to his knees, compels him to seek God's face, inspires him to intercede for his people. Our love for God should be the same. It should drive us to our knees, compel us to seek God's face, inspire us to intercede for others.

C. Yet, Nehemiah's faith includes obeying God. Nehemiah recognizes that he and his people have not obeyed God's commands, decrees, and laws. He confesses their disobedience, their rebellion, their wickedness. He acknowledges their need for repentance, for forgiveness, for restoration. Our faith should lead us to the same recognition, the same confession, the same acknowledgement. We too have disobeyed God. We too need to repent, to seek forgiveness, to be restored.

D. Furthermore, Nehemiah's faith is also about trusting God. Nehemiah trusts in God's mercy, in His power, in His promise to gather His people and bring them back to their land. He trusts in God's ability to grant him favor, to give him success, to accomplish His purposes. Our faith should lead us to the same trust, the same confidence, the same assurance. We too can trust in God's mercy, in His power, in His promises. We too can have confidence in His ability to grant us favor, to give us success, to accomplish His purposes.

Fervency in Following God's Word

As we immerse ourselves in the Word, we see Nehemiah's fervency in following God's commands ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO