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February 18, 2008
Nehemiah had the right reaction upon hearing of Jerusalem's desolation: He fasted and prayed to the Lord, and then offered himself as a worker. Our reaction should be like that, asking God, "What do you want me to do for your kingdom?"
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God wants our hearts to be moved over what moves His heart. Nehemiah wept when he heard of the condition of the city of Jerusalem, just as the Lord wept over its spiritual condition. Nehemiah's heart was moved to rebuild the city's protection.
February 15, 2008
Evangelism is vital because of the commission of Jesus to his disciples: "Go into all the world." Jesus is coming soon, and there is a limited amount of time to fulfill that commission. And, as He said, the fields are white for harvest.
February 14, 2008
God's character is to make His people a light to the world. It was true in Old Testament times, and it's true in the church age. All of us are missionaries, and the church that doesn't evangelize will eventually fossilize.
February 13, 2008
One means of praising the Lord is through music. It might be loud and rhythmic, as the music of ancient Israel probably was, or it might be the old hymns or the newer worship choruses. But the important thing is to make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
February 12, 2008
The Bible portrays the physical attitude of worship in many ways—falling down before the Lord, kneeling, raising hands, clapping, standing in respect. But all true worshippers come to the Lord in humility. Their focus is not on themselves, but on Him.
February 11, 2008
Praise is one activity that will go on throughout eternity. In Revelation 4 and 5, John sees the throne room of heaven in a vision, and all those in God's presence continually declare the holiness, and the worthiness, and the glory of God.
February 8, 2008
Praise is a heartfelt response to God, in which we place Him above everyone and everything else. We worship God for who God is, and for what He has done—He is the Creator, the Sustainer, and the Redeemer.
February 7, 2008
When the church in Acts 4 was forbidden to preach in the name of Jesus, they were not overwhelmed because their focus was on God. They prayed with adoration and direction, and the result was that they were filled with boldness.
February 6, 2008
Is prayer your first instinct or your last resort? We should pray regularly and as an essential part of our daily routine. We should not pray only when we face a severe challenge, but it should be our first reaction to any difficulty in our lives.
February 5, 2008
The Bible tells us not to eat the Lord's Supper in an unworthy manner. This doesn't mean we can make ourselves worthy in some way. It means that we shouldn't partake as mere ritual or superstition, or with sin in our hearts.
February 4, 2008
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