fblosgatos - 2023: Daily Devotional Thought

Nehemiah 12:44-47 - “Temple Worship Restored” - After all these years the Temple was back up and functioning. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 7, 2 Chronicles 4

Nehemiah 12:27-43 - “Formal Dedication Ceremony” - Watch what Nehemiah does and remember what the enemies said would happen to the wall. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 5-6, 2 Chronicles 2-3

Nehemiah 12:1-26 - “More Names” - Yep, more names. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 22-24

Nehemiah 11:1-36 - “Who’s Going to Respond?” - Today seems like just another list of names. But, it has much more to teach us. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 19-21

Nehemiah 10: 30-39 - “The Seven Promises” - See if you can spot each of the seven specific promises the people made to God. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 16-18

Nehemiah 10:1-29 - “The Commitment is Reestablished” - One more try at making a promise. Will you promise a life of obedience? Scripture Reading: Proverbs 13-15

Nehemiah 9:32-38 - “The Prayer of Dedication Ends” - Look at the promise the people gave to God. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 10-12

Nehemiah 9:23-31 - “The Prayer of Dedication Continues” - Today notice how the people of Israel responded to God’s gracious deliverances. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 7-9

Nehemiah 9:9-22 - “The Prayer of Dedication Continues” - As you read seek to remember what you remember of the history being reviewed in this prayer. Then, think of how you would pray a similar prayer if you put your experiences in it. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 4-6

Nehemiah 9:1-8 - “The Prayer of Dedication Begins” - Over the next four days we will read and meditate on this prayer as the people remember the past and look to the future. Scripture Reading: Proverbs 1-3

Nehemiah 8:13-18 - “The Feast is Restored” - In the life of the Jews God had instituted many feasts or festivals. Take note of which one you read about today. Scripture Reading: Song of Solomon 1-8

Nehemiah 8:6-12 - “Revival leads to Celebration” - A genuine revival will lead to worship and joy. Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:89-176

Nehemiah 8:1-5 - “The Opened Book” - Some people try to manufacture revival through man-made efforts. Notice what Ezra and Nehemiah do. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 3-4, 2 Chronicles 1, Psalm 72

Nehemiah 7:1-73 - “Who gets to Move?” - The wall is up, now we need to focus on the people. Let’s see who gets to move into the city. Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:1-88

May 29 - Nehemiah 6:15-19 - “The WorK is Finished - or is it?” - The wall is repaired so the work is done, right? Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 1-2, Psalm 37, 71, 94

Nehemiah 6:10-14 - “Intimidation Doesn’t Work” - Nehemiah was facing so many battles. Here he wins another one. Scripture Reading: Psalm 111-118

Nehemiah 6:4-9 - “Lies are Lies” - No matter how many times a lie is told, it is still a lie. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 26-29, Psalm 127

Nehemiah 6:1-3 - “Opposition Never Stops” - Nehemiah and the people of Israel are confronted again. This time it was a different kind of opposition. Scripture Reading: Psalm 131, 138-139, 143-145

Nehemiah 5:14-19 - “A Living Example” - What do people see in your life? Are you someone setting the right kind of example? Nehemiah was. Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 23-25

Nehemiah 5:9-14 - “Actions Speak Louder than Words” - After Nehemiah confronted the opposers, changes were made. Scripture Reading: Psalm 108-110

Nehemiah 4:17-23 - “Keep Working” - Even when trouble surrounds you, keep working for the Lord. Strap on your sword, hold onto your trowel, and keep working. Scripture Reading: Psalm 95, 97-99

Nehemiah 4:9-16 - “Addressing our Fears” - Praying helps assuage our fears. And, looking at the Lord and not the enemy helps as well. Where are you looking? Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 22-23, Psalm 57

Nehemiah 5:1-8 - “Friendly Fire” - Sometimes opposition comes from the oddest of places. Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 24, 1 Chronicles 21-22, Psalm 30

Nehemiah 4:1-8 - “Where’s our Mind?” - Do you think much about your work for the Lord? Where’s your imagination? Your contemplation? Scripture Reading: Psalm 5, 38, 41-42

Nehemiah 4:1-3 - “Mean People” - Mean-spirited people are everywhere. Bullies like to bully. Let’s see that in our reading today. Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 19-21