Your great work must not cease
Mercedes López-Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The sermon is about following the vision and purpose that God has for our lives, and making practical decisions to achieve it. The speaker uses the Book of Nehemiah as an example of decision-making principles that can be applied in all areas of life. Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the Persian king, but he never forgot his Jewish heritage and was concerned about the state of Jerusalem. His concern led him to make the decision to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. The speaker encourages listeners to align their thinking with the Word of God and make wise decisions based on biblical principles.
Nehemiah's heart was pricked when he heard that Jerusalem was in ruins and its inhabitants were suffering. He understood the spiritual impact of the situation and prayed to God to guide him in restoring the city's walls. Nehemiah wept and prayed over the ruins, acknowledging his own and his ancestors' sins before God. He reminded God of His promises to gather and redeem His people. Nehemiah's prayer serves as a model for how to pray in difficult situations, with humility and faith in God's promises.
The Book of Nehemiah tells the story of how Nehemiah, a servant of King Altaxerxes I, was called by God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah spent four months seeking God's direction and resources, and then asked the king for permission to rebuild the city walls. The king granted him more than he asked for, and Nehemiah went to Jerusalem to establish strategies and micro-manage the project. He faced enemies, but his faith in God, focus, and clear priorities helped him succeed. The story teaches us the importance of determination and taking steps of faith in all areas of our lives.
Chapter 6 of Nehemiah tells the story of how Nehemiah faced criticism and opposition when he was rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. This is a reminder that when we try to close gaps in our own lives, we may face criticism and opposition as well. However, if we remain faithful and committed to our goals, we can achieve them with God's help. We are called to be repairers of gates and restorers of roads, and we can impact the lives of others by living according to biblical principles. The challenge is to think of one thing in our lives where the wall is broken and declare God's vision for how to repair it. We must be diligent, brave, and trust in God's resources and guidance to achieve our goals. By doing so, we can bring life and blessings to ourselves and future generations.
Nehemiah's heart was pricked when he heard that Jerusalem was in ruins and its inhabitants were suffering. He understood the spiritual impact of the situation and prayed to God to guide him in restoring the city's walls. Nehemiah wept and prayed over the ruins, acknowledging his own and his ancestors' sins before God. He reminded God of His promises to gather and redeem His people. Nehemiah's prayer serves as a model for how to pray in difficult situations, with humility and faith in God's promises.
The Book of Nehemiah tells the story of how Nehemiah, a servant of King Altaxerxes I, was called by God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah spent four months seeking God's direction and resources, and then asked the king for permission to rebuild the city walls. The king granted him more than he asked for, and Nehemiah went to Jerusalem to establish strategies and micro-manage the project. He faced enemies, but his faith in God, focus, and clear priorities helped him succeed. The story teaches us the importance of determination and taking steps of faith in all areas of our lives.
Chapter 6 of Nehemiah tells the story of how Nehemiah faced criticism and opposition when he was rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. This is a reminder that when we try to close gaps in our own lives, we may face criticism and opposition as well. However, if we remain faithful and committed to our goals, we can achieve them with God's help. We are called to be repairers of gates and restorers of roads, and we can impact the lives of others by living according to biblical principles. The challenge is to think of one thing in our lives where the wall is broken and declare God's vision for how to repair it. We must be diligent, brave, and trust in God's resources and guidance to achieve our goals. By doing so, we can bring life and blessings to ourselves and future generations.
Today I want to follow the line of thought that Roberto began last Sunday; he is preaching a series called "A successful life" and he was talking to us about how we as children of God have to live up to the vision that God has placed in our lives and he developed the topic in a very practice.
And the idea behind this is generally that even if we have some sense of vision and purpose in our lives, it makes it easier for us to stay where we are because there are many obstacles in the way, there are many challenges to overcome and he encouraged us last Sunday to be very practical, careful, meticulous in understanding what our vision is, what prevents us from getting there and establishing very practical steps to achieve the vision.
And the idea behind this is generally that even if we have some sense of vision and purpose in our lives, it makes it easier for us to stay where we are because there are many obstacles in the way, there are many challenges to overcome and he encouraged us last Sunday to be very practical, careful, meticulous in understanding what our vision is, what prevents us from getting there and establishing very practical steps to achieve the vision.
