Sermon Info
Summary
Nehemiah had worldly success in his life – I was cupbearer to the king (Nehemiah 1:11). Then, God’s call came to him to be involved in the work of the King of kings. This was an invitation from God Himself. How would Nehemiah respond? He could have said “no” to God. He had money, success, and position, but he gave it all to be involved in what God was doing. And, in the process, God used Nehemiah to impact countless lives and to change the world. God’s call has come to us, individually, as His Church today. How will you respond?
Content
1. Pray about God’s call in your life.
When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. Nehemiah 1:4
- There are nine prayers in Nehemiah – the most of any book in the Bible.
- The first thing Nehemiah does when God stirs his heart is pray.
- When you pray, you invite God in.
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5
2. Prepare your heart to respond to God.
Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man. Nehemiah 1:11
- Nehemiah will spend four months preparing.
- You prepare spiritually and logistically.
- God is preparing you for what God is preparing for you.
- In all your preparation, leave room for God.
- Following God still takes a step of faith.
Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you. Joshua 3:5
3. Act on what God calls you to do.
I was cupbearer to the king. Nehemiah 1:11b
- God is always calling all of us to take a NEXT step in our spiritual journey.
- We can talk about something and never get it done.
- Responding to God’s call will always take sacrifice.
- God is more interested in our obedience than our success.
…faith without deeds is dead and useless. James 2:26
