Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
April 8th 2022

Meet the Man Called Nehemiah

The words of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah‚ Nehemiah 1:1a

Bible Reading: Nehemiah 1

By God’s grace, we will explore the life of Nehemiah for the remaining part of this month. Nehemiah, a visionary, prayerful, humble, and determined man was committed to God and His people. He loved God and his people. He surrendered his life to serve God and uphold righteousness and kingdom principles. Nehemiah feared God and his sympathy and love for Jerusalem made him dedicate his life to rebuilding its wall and eventually leading God’s people.

The book of Nehemiah has thirteen chapters and describes the life of Nehemiah, king Artaxerxes’ cupbearer who was later appointed the governor of Judah. The life of Nehemiah challenges us to first find God, love Him and be fully committed unto Him. How committed are you to God and that which concerns Him? Are you patriotic to the kingdom of God as an ambassador of Christ whose home is in heaven?

The book teaches us to rely on God’s help for change and recovery from the damage and ruins of the past. Repentance is important to revival and God looks for persons who will surrender themselves to become His instrument to wrought mighty things in our generation. He also teaches us that we are missionaries on a journey regardless of the country or society we find ourselves in. Therefore, let the world see Jesus in you and glorify your Father in heaven, among other lessons. I encourage you to study along as we examine the life of Nehemiah in relationship to our walk with God, life and destiny because we have been called unto commitment.

Self-Reflection: How committed are you to God and that which concerns Him? Are you patriotic to the kingdom of God as an ambassador of Christ whose home is in heaven?

Action Point: Study the book of Nehemiah.

Daily Confession: Lord, open my eyes to know the truth of Your word.

Intercession prayer: Pray for God’s peace in Ukraine and other parts of the world where there is turbulence.

Hymn: I am Thine O Lord,

I have heard Thy voice

And it told Thy love to me

But I long to rise in the arms of faith

And be closer drawn to Thee