“Because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests.” Nehemiah 2:9
Nehemiah requested permission from the King to go back to
Nehemiah set a time for rebuilding which meant he had to have a plan in mind for how long it would take to travel, gather materials, rally the workers and accomplish the task. Nehemiah had a plan of action. Do we have a plan of action for rebuilding an area of our lives? Or are we just floating along and being thrown around by every wave of opposition?
To fail to plan is to plan to fail. So to encourage success, we need a plan for rebuilding. What is it that needs rebuilt? What will it take to rebuild? Is there a time limit for keeping focused? What kind of help or support will we need?
Because Nehemiah had a plan he knew exactly what to ask the King to supply for him – safe passage, timber, and letters of permission. Nehemiah was serious and committed to his plan. The King saw this and was gracious to Nehemiah and granted all his requests.
Do we believe that it’s God’s will for us to rebuild? If so we need to pray for wisdom, survey the need and make a plan of action and ask the Lord to supply all we need. Many times we “have not because we ask not.” If we have a plan of action it will give us more boldness in asking.
God wants to bless us and He’s just waiting for us to ask. What are you waiting for?
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