FAST FORWARD
Thoughts for week 2
Part 1.
Read Nehemiah 4:1-15
In this passage, the Jews face two attacks from satan; one from the enemies who sought to gstir up troubleh for them and the other from within. The attack from within came in the form of despair and discouragement. The task seemed too great and the opposition to strong. To answer these threats, Nehemiah protected the people of God by posting families at the weakest spots, and protected their mission by giving them a sense of unity and purpose.
Let us pray that God would move in the hearts of the families of CCC and knit us together in unity that we would stand firm against the efforts of the enemy to divide us and destroy the mission we strive for.
Also, at the end of this passage, Nehemiah reminded them of the greatness of God who stood with them.
Let us pray that CCC would fix their eyes upon Jesus as we continue this time of fasting and prayer, and be encouraged by the reminder that it is His power and might that works among us and through us.
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Part 2.
Read Nehemiah 4:16-23
In this passage, Nehemiah devises a plan for how to both accomplish the mission and protect the family. A call to arms is issued.
Let us pray that CCCfs leaders would continue to seek God in identifying practical and effective steps to accomplishing the mission God has placed on us to connect people to Him and to protect our church family.
In this passage, the Jews respond to the encouragement from Nehemiah and begin to work fervently at the rebuilding task. Yet they do so armed each step of the way with armor and sword.
Let us pray that we would all be encouraged to work with zeal in the calling God has placed on each of us in our own way in our own lives. Also, let us commit to arming ourselves with the sword of the spirit by spending time in His word each week.
