Day 6 ||Proverbs 15: 22 - 33
In the 1980’s a proposal was made to build the world’s tallest building in Newark, NJ a city that was desperate for a renaissance. Some saw this project as the key of rebirth for the blighted city. So what happened to the proposed 1,750 foot tall ‘Grant USA Tower’? The builder went bankrupt in the mid 1980’s. Essentially, there was no realistic plan for a company that was just about bankrupt to complete such a task in the struggling city. So what about us and what about Nehemiah? Do we have a realistic plan, and what can we learn from the story of Nehemiah?
…“If it please Your Majesty, give me letters to the governors of the province west of the Euphrates River, instructing them to let me travel safely through their territories on my way to Judah. Nehemiah 2: 7 (also read verses 8 & 9)
It’s clear that we are to be a people of solutions and action, but equally we must also have a plan; a God plan. We can see that Nehemiah thoroughly thought through his strategy in going to Judah. He first prayed (1: 4 – 6), he then asked for permission honoring his authority even though the authority would have been considered ‘unrighteous’ (2:4). The advice of others is more valuable than gold in some situations. Lastly, Nehemiah made provisions for the journey and the challenges that realistically lie ahead by asking for letters of approval for the task he set out to accomplish (2: 7 -10).
1. Pray – Search for God’s plan and desire for your life or situation.
2. Seek Permission – This may be a boss, a spouse, a ministry leader or for others it may mean filling out a job or school application.
3. Make Provisions – What education, skills, time frame is realistic to accomplishing the goals you have set out for?
Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many counselors bring success.
- Proverbs 15:22
Prayer Emphasis: Reveal God’s plan not just my ‘good plan’.
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