God's call for you (2)

If a situation or person has been on our heart lately, maybe it's time to respond. Nehemiah had a tough situation to deal with. He asked for help, and not just from anyone. He went to the highest human authority - the king - to appeal on behalf of his people. Let's not be ashamed or too proud to ask for help from those with power to help us. Most tasks in God's Kingdom need more than a one-man-band approach.

Nehemiah knew he was doing the work of God, but he also knew that there were power structures in place that he had to work with to bring about godly change. What's more, the king he approached wasn't a follower of God. The connections God will give us when we say 'yes' to his plan may not be ones we expect. Let's be open to his surprises. When God makes a plan, he makes the way.

So then...what or who is on our heart? Who could we go to for help as we let God work in the situation through us? Is there someone in authority - a boss, a relative, a politician - who we could ask? What support could they offer us? Are we brave enough to get on to it? And of course, let's ask God to open the way.



So what now? Share your concern for this place or person with at least one authority figure, and ask them for advice and support. You may be surprised by what they can do, and what support they offer you.





— SCRIPTURE —

'If it pleases Your Majesty... grant my request.' Nehemiah 2:5 GWT
— SOULFOOD —

Judg 12-15, Matt 17:14-27, Ps 119:81-88 , Pro 17:27-28