The life that God calls His children into is full of open doors, favor, and grace.
I was reading the first two chapters in Nehemiah today. I asked Holy Spirit to reveal His truth to me and I became deeply engaged in the story. Nehemiah’s heart was broken for Jerusalem because it was in shambles. God’s city had been destroyed and it’s walls were torn down.
Discouraged and full of sadness, he brought his heart to God, he fasted, and he prayed for several days.
I love how his burden for Jerusalem became a life’s calling; and God turned the pain of that brokenness into great victory and destiny. I love that, perhaps because I see tragic problems with the sinful world that move my heart to mourning. Nehemiah’s story gives me hope that my purpose, calling, and victory can be in the same areas that begin in deep grief. God redeems grief and turns it into strength.
And then I noticed, like a ray of sunshine amidst a darkened sky:
“The King granted them to me according to the good hand of my God upon me.”
The good hand of my God upon me.
God’s hand, His GOOD hand is on my life. When I live in that confidence, everything changes. His good hand will lead me to places I never could've imagined; but I must keep choosing boldness. Jesus works in my boldness... and He works in yours, too.
The good hand of God is upon me. If you are living in Christ, desiring His heart and seeking His face... then the good hand of God is on YOU, too.
And I think He has a few walls and "Jerusalems" that He wants to rebuild, so I will strive for humility before Him, begging Him to come. To bring justice. But also thanking Him that He has already won the war. Victory is already claimed.
I choose joy. I choose boldness. I choose strength. I choose contentment. I choose holiness.
I choose JESUS.
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