Nehemiah 1:1 - 13:14
If you haven't seen it yet, Facing the Giants is an excellent movie. You will notice something missing though: all the glitz, special effects, and big-name movie stars. We've been fooled by most movies we see these days, they have pretty packages and glamourous people - but they lack substance.
This movie has substance. It's whole focus is the glory of God. It deals with real world problems in a Christian way.
But, why do I bring it up?? Good question.
It's because it references Nehemiah and the rebuilding of the wall. The fact that rebuilding the wall was an enourmous task and seen by the Hebrews as impossible. In fact, many people tried to discourage the builders.
So, how did they accomplish this task? They relied on God and depended on His strength. They also divided the work in small pieces. So each family was assigned and worked on a section of the wall; many at the places right where they lived opposite their homes.
What appeared to be impossible, was made possible by God and finished in 52 days. Wow!
Spreading the gospel of Jesus to the entire world seems like an enourmous task. But it's not, because God has made it possible. The work has been divided up; you and I are responsible for helping rebuild the kingdom of God right where we live.
Across the street.
Next door.
At work.
At school.
Remember, with God, all things are possible.
1 comment:
I went with a few members of our church family to see the movie "One Night With the King" last night. There were a few biblical references from outside of the book of Esther, upon which the movie was based. I do recommend going to the movie, but only after you have read the book. That way you can discern for yourself the areas where dialogue and other effects have been added to the medium of a movie versus what is originally written scripture.
Facing the Giants is now on my to do list. I am thankful that we are beginning to see Christian-based films available in the public marketplace.
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