Nehemiah had been praying about the tragedy in Jerusalem for almost four months when God provided the right opportunity. Notice that Gods divine appointments are in his timing, not necessarily is ours. 2. Dedicated Prayer: Nehemiah was dreadfully afraid because it was prohibited to be sad in the kings presence. When presented with the opportunity, Nehemiah was prayed up and prepared to seize the moment. a. He asked to be sent rather than to send others. ...send me... (5). (Isa. 6:9-10 b. He asked for a job rather than a position. ...that I may rebuild... (5). c. He asked for authority to work rather than authority over people. ...let letters be given to me... (7). d. He asked for resources for the task rather than for personal gain. ...that he must give me timber to make beams... (8). (1 Kings 3:3-14) e. He asked for the well being of the people rather for his own well-being (10). hfbcbiblestudy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=775:nehemiah-lesson-1qworking-cooperativelyq&catid=76&Itemid=26
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