• Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion

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Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion

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  • Bring some Spirit-filled peace into your hectic schedule every weekday morning with this new Daily Devotional.
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  • June 14th - Nehemiah 5:14

    June 14th - Nehemiah 5:14
    Jun 14 2024
    Nehemiah 5:14 For the entire twelve years that I was governor of Judah—from the twentieth year to the thirty-second year of the reign of King Artaxerxes—neither I nor my officials drew on our official food allowance. I once heard about a military officer who took his men on an arduous training exercise. They were all carrying heavy rucksacks which pushed them to their limits. At one point, they had to climb over a gate and the officer’s rucksack split open to reveal that, although it appeared to be full, it was in fact empty! It had no weight at all. In that moment, the officer completely lost the respect of his men and rightly so. He didn’t deserve it. It is impossible for leaders to command respect unless they live up to the highest standards. In today’s verse, Nehemiah points out that, during the twelve years that he was governor of Judah, he lived in an exemplary way. The previous governors had been very different, laying heavy burdens on the people and demanding not only a daily ration of food and wine but also 40 pieces of silver. Nehemiah’s credibility as a leader was founded on the fact that he never took advantage of the people. If you have the honour of being a church leader, you need to reflect frequently and carefully on the example that you set. Nobody is expecting you to be perfect, but people can rightly expect that you set a good example. That is to say, people should be able to look at you and get a good idea of what it means to follow Jesus. If you are not a church leader, it’s important that you pray for your leaders and encourage them. Just like you, leaders are sinners, and they are subject to the same temptations as everyone else. Pray that God will keep them strong so that their example will be a blessing to all who know them. Nehemiah’s leadership depended upon his credibility and integrity – and nothing has changed for us today. Question In what way are you able to support the church leaders you know? Prayer Loving God, thank you for the gift of leadership. I pray for your blessing on all the church leaders that I know. May they stay so close to you that they will always set a really good example. Amen
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  • June 13th - Nehemiah 5:6-7

    June 13th - Nehemiah 5:6-7
    Jun 13 2024
    Nehemiah 5:6-7 When I heard their complaints, I was very angry. After thinking it over, I spoke out against these nobles and officials. I told them, “You are hurting your own relatives by charging interest when they borrow money!” Then I called a public meeting to deal with the problem. These verses give us a fascinating insight into Nehemiah’s leadership. First of all, he listened. The rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem might sound a simple and straightforward task. In fact, it proved to be anything but. The problem, as it is so often, was money. People were struggling to pay their taxes. This problem was made worse by the fact that, in order to pay them, they needed to mortgage their properties and fields and even sell their children into slavery. Nehemiah listened to the complaints. No leader will ever succeed unless they learn to listen carefully. This sounds simple enough, but true listening is incredibly demanding. It demands our full attention, compassion and wisdom. As Nehemiah listened it’s no wonder that he became angry. Some of the people saw the crisis as an opportunity to exploit the poor and needy. They were lending money at huge interest and forcing people into slavery. Fired up with his anger, it would have been very easy for Nehemiah to have reacted quickly. But he didn’t. He thought it over. The Hebrew literally means “he took counsel with himself”. This is the only time we find this word in the Bible. Nehemiah drew breath and calmly considered what to do. Often the most important response to a crisis is to sleep on it. Having calmly thought matters through, Nehemiah took action. He had a conversation with the nobles and officials and gave them a piece of his mind. He accused them of acting inappropriately and then he called a meeting. When they gathered, he faced them clearly and forcefully with the error of their ways. As a result, they owned up. They admitted that Nehemiah was right and they promised to mend their ways. But it only happened because he had, first of all, listened carefully and spent time reflecting. Question What has this story taught you? Prayer Thank you, Lord, for the powerful example of Nehemiah. Help me to be humble enough to learn from it. Amen
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    4 mins
  • June 12th - Nehemiah 4:16

    June 12th - Nehemiah 4:16
    Jun 12 2024
    Nehemiah 4:16 From then on, only half my men worked while the other half stood guard with spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. There is no question that Nehemiah trusted God. He was absolutely convinced that God was on his side and that he was going to succeed in reconstructing the walls of Jerusalem. He also knew that he had to work incredibly hard, and to ensure that the city and its people were adequately defended. The opposition became so intense that he had to halve his work force in order to release men to stand on guard. It must have been very frustrating not having everyone working on the wall, but he knew that it was vital for his workers to have adequate protection. Every now and again, I hear people say that because they trust God they don’t need to have insurance or make plans for the future. This sounds very spiritual and impressive on first hearing, but I don’t believe that that is how God intends us to live our lives. It certainly wasn’t the way Nehemiah lived. He could have said that his God was so great and mighty that they could leave it to him to defend them, but he didn’t. He put in place an impressive plan to defend the city. It’s the same when you look at the life of the apostle Paul. There is no doubting his complete confidence in God, but he worked night and day, not only at his ministry but also at his tent making. His hard work was an expression of his love for God and his desire to give only his best. Today, God invites you and I to trust him completely and, at the same time, to work hard and to put good plans in place. In this way we truly live in covenant partnership with God. Question What is God calling you to do as you live in partnership with him? Prayer Lord God, I trust you with the whole of my life. Help me always to be willing to work hard for you. Amen
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    3 mins
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