Story

God hates injustice but sometimes He uses it to mold our hearts and minds for His service. He did that in the story we hear today.

Family history and dynamics shape the faith and destiny of every member. The children often reflect their parent’s sins and personalities. Sibling influences siblings. In the case of Jacob and his sons that history and dynamic turned to heartache. But God turned it into good.

There is a grand narrative that binds together all of scripture and history.

Your heart is full of dreams and disappointment.  You want to make a difference for God but there have been significant obstacles in your path.  Take heart again, because that’s the story of Nehemiah.  And his experience can help put you back on the path to achieving your dreams.

Facing a world crumbling under the weight of sin and selfishness, individual Christians are called to participate in a building program greater than themselves.