Photo: Cheryl and I enjoyed a meal with several of our widows at the Colonnade last night.
Thought of the Day
Nehemiah 2:18
Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.
It takes two sets of hands to accomplish anything of significance in the kingdom of God. First we see the good hand of God resting upon Nehemiah. This is the hand of vision, power, and authority. This is what orders and compels us to the task ahead. Then there is the strengthened hands of the people following and supporting Nehemiah. These are the hands of willingness, submission, and faith. Without faith it is impossible to please God. In order for the Lord's desires to come to pass in our realm, His people must actively pursue Him in faith.
Application
Where are your hands today? Are they stuck in your pockets with a ho-hum attitude or are they actively engaged in advancing the kingdom of God in this world? Find where God is heading in your local church and strengthen your hands to get the job done.
