Something to Think About

Trust in the lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. (Prov. 3:5)

Pastor's Corner

In the second chapter of the book of Nehemiah, we find Nehemiah in turmoil over the destruction of Jerusalem and wanting to do something to rebuild the city walls and gates. Nehemiah is under the authority of the Babylonian King, so if he is desiring to go to the city and repair it, he must first get permission from the King. First he prays to God about his desire to rebuild the Holy City, then he approaches his earthly master about being permitted to travel to Jerusalem to begin work on Jerusalem’s walls and gates. I think that we can use this example of how we as Christian’s should go about our lives when trying to fulfill the yearnings that have been placed on our hearts. We first approach God from the prayer closet, asking for His will in these areas of our lives. We can seek His divine blessing on what it is we are trying to accomplish in our lives. We then must follow the proper channels of authority in other areas of our lives to make sure we have the blessing of those that have been placed in authority over us in our lives, or our wives, husbands, bosses, or parents etc… God is the ultimate authority in our lives, but I do think we can utilize the people God has placed around us in our lives. I have learned in my walk that having the perspective of a trusted individual or individuals is a good way to avoid self deception and back sliding. I know today that I will still make mistakes but if I can avoid making old mistakes, or the same mistakes over again, I can stumble less in my walk. I encourage you all to find someone to be accountable to spiritually, knowing of course our ultimate submission is to the will of God. Thanks, Jake Thomas.