When Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem, he found that the people had broke all their covenants with God. He urged them to repent in their priorities, their money, their time, and their family.

Israel sees a time of revival after agreeing to a renewed covenant with God. We are encouraged not to allow our perception prevent us from experiencing what God has for us. Allow God to do a new thing, even if it is not what you were expecting or how you were expecting.

The lesson discussed in Nehemiah 7-8 is how we should live after revival. After revival, read the word and turn back to it, then repent and rejoice in what God reveals to you, and then remember what He has done.

"I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down!" Nehemiah's phrase in chapter 6 reminds us to persevere in what God has called us to do. We should not compromise or be distracted by anyone around us but continue on in our great work.

The lessons from Nehemiah 5 are to confront and forgive sin, and to start with fixing issues in your own home and your own church.

Opposition is Part of the Plan. Obstacles from Satan might just be a sign that you are in God's will. Faith is the attitude of victory before the battle is won. Faith - not fear - is our response to difficulties.

On this Father's Day message on Nehemiah 3, the example for fathers is first of all to STAY. Second, focus your work on "your part of the wall" which is your family and neighbors. A father's greatest contribution to the Kingdom of God may not be what they do, but who they raise.

Nehemiah petitions the king to rebuild the wall after preparing a plan. After praying, we should start to plan for what we're asking God for so we're ready when He answers. Making a plan while waiting is a marker of our faith.

Nehemiah was preparing for something big. Even while a mere cupbearer, he sought the Lord of the burden he felt. We should repent, seek the Lord on what grieves us, and deal with our issues for the sake of those who come after us.

It is the job of every Christian to tell others about Jesus. This is done in our every day lives through Relationships. Invest in them, Invite them, and Involve yourself in their lives.