God is looking for people who will make a difference in the difficult places of life! ? People with vision who see possibilities, not problems ? People with courage who will finish the job ? People with faith who believe God can use them Nehemiah was that kind of person.
He was a layman called by God to give Jerusalem a new beginning. In spite of opposition, Nehemiah stayed on the job and saw the holy city restored. Nehemiah was a successful leader who teachers us: ? How to encourage others to serve the Lord ? How to detect and defeat the enemy's tactics ? How to keep going when the going is tough ? How to make prayer a vital part of your life
Satan is tearing things down in this world, but Jesus Christ is building things up. For which one are you working? No matter how difficult the situation may be, get acquainted with Nehemiah and learn how to Be Determined!
Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe is Writer-in-Residence at Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. He has pastored three churches, including the Moody Church in Chicago, and served as General Director and Bible teacher for Back to the Bible Broadcast. This is the first of three volumes expounding the Minor Prophets, twelve Old Testament books whose messages are relevant to the church today. Be Concerned (Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Zephaniah) and Be Heroic (Haggai, Zechariah, Ezra) will follow.