Nehemiah hears an update from back in the old country that breaks his heart. He stops what he is doing to pray a bold and heartfelt prayer for his people and city. He models a posture of following the Spirit’s prompting around prayer, and praying boldly.
Who doesn’t want to root for love? All those rom-coms, romance books, and epic tales are so gripping because love is powerful. But as those same stories remind us, human love, while powerful, is imperfect. Human love is a reflection of a greater love that was first extended to us by God. A love that is not conditional, a love that’s depth and width and reach is far more than we can imagine.
Scripture starts by setting the tone about God, this world, and us. Foundationally we start with the idea that God made humanity in his image. As we struggle with tough conversations in a polarized world, how could it change our conversations if we keep it front of mind that each person you meet is made in God’s image?
By Jon Huizenga, Guest Speaker Weekly Watch Online