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LESSONS ON SERVICE (I)
MONDAY, MARCH 30
2 Peter 3:11-18

Philippians 3:7-16

 

“…let us walk by the same rule,

let us mind the same thing.”

 

LESSONS ON SERVICE (I)
 
The book of Nehemiah has given us many vital lessons and principles for Christian service. Through this book, we have drawn lessons from Nehemiah and his burden, planning, organising and persevering in the building of the wall (Neh 1-6). We also considered the three elements of congregational worship and paid attention especially to the congregational response. From all that we have considered, may God grant us grace and wisdom to reform and continue growing. May we have renewed purpose and zeal, and walk with carefulness and vigilance and commitment to God our Saviour. From the book of Nehemiah, may we remember the following:
 
There is possibility both of successful service and of spiritual failure. Remember that Nehemiah, through prayer and proper planning, arrived at Jerusalem for the great work God had placed upon his heart. Please do pray and plan to serve God in the days ahead. God can, and will, prosper you. Remember also that upon arrival, Nehemiah exercised wisdom to understand the scope of the work ahead, to motivate and rally the people to rise up and serve God. He was careful to exclude those who had no part in the work and continually monitored, motivated and encouraged the workers at the wall. Do not forget the challenges of the service he undertook. Remember the relentlessness of his enemy. Know that our adversary still walks about seeking whom he may devour (1 Pet 5:8). Do not forget that Nehemiah prayed through the trials and attacks of the enemy. He maintained his resolve and focused on the work. He considered it a great work and a priority all the way to the end of the work. He did not allow himself to be distracted or deceived, whether it was by the enemy’s wiles, or by those who were hired to cause him to fear and to sin against God. Finally, do not forget the sacrifices Nehemiah made in order to accomplish such great service for the Lord in a record of fifty-two days. We too can succeed in what God guides us to do. We need to have consistent dedication, endurance under trials and challenges, and faithful effort for the glory of God.
 
THOUGHT: God leads His dear children along.

PRAYER: (Use Psalm 43.)

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