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FACING THE CHALLENGE (2 OF 8)
by David Davis
Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20
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Title: Facing the Challenge (2 of 8)
Series: Arise and Build
Author: David Davis
Text: Nehemiah 2:1-20
I am honestly convinced that most Christians would welcome a taste of genuine revival. Well, if this observation is true, why are so few experiencing the joy of revival in their lives today?
Answer - the majority of us are simply not willing to pay the price and face the challenge of revival!
The second chapter of Nehemiah reveals some essential elements in facing the challenge of revival. Nehemiah has already shown us his commitment and dedication.
His heart was burdened over the broken-down walls of Jerusalem. When he awoke his first thoughts were of Jerusalem. And before he fell asleep, his prayer was for the ruined walls of Jerusalem. Day and night for four months, his concern was for the people of God.
We are faced today, in our Jerusalem, with the challenge of revival. God is waiting to see if we can be entrusted with an anointing of fresh oil. It will mean repentance, perhaps restitution, but it will also mean revival!
Let's look at those elements that are important to facing the challenge of real revival.
**I. Register the request. (v.1-10)**
Nehemiah 2:1-10 - "And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. (2) Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? This is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid, (3) And said unto the king, Let the king live forever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchers, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire? (4) Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven. (5) And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favou ...
Series: Arise and Build
Author: David Davis
Text: Nehemiah 2:1-20
I am honestly convinced that most Christians would welcome a taste of genuine revival. Well, if this observation is true, why are so few experiencing the joy of revival in their lives today?
Answer - the majority of us are simply not willing to pay the price and face the challenge of revival!
The second chapter of Nehemiah reveals some essential elements in facing the challenge of revival. Nehemiah has already shown us his commitment and dedication.
His heart was burdened over the broken-down walls of Jerusalem. When he awoke his first thoughts were of Jerusalem. And before he fell asleep, his prayer was for the ruined walls of Jerusalem. Day and night for four months, his concern was for the people of God.
We are faced today, in our Jerusalem, with the challenge of revival. God is waiting to see if we can be entrusted with an anointing of fresh oil. It will mean repentance, perhaps restitution, but it will also mean revival!
Let's look at those elements that are important to facing the challenge of real revival.
**I. Register the request. (v.1-10)**
Nehemiah 2:1-10 - "And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. (2) Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? This is nothing else but sorrow of heart. Then I was very sore afraid, (3) And said unto the king, Let the king live forever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchers, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire? (4) Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven. (5) And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favou ...
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