God has given hope, purity, and liberty to you in Christ.
“And a voice spoke to him again the second time, What God has cleansed you must not call common.” (Acts 10:15) “Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of
King Jesus has called you by name to follow Him and to shine His light.
“She would not go in to the king again unless the king delighted in her and called for her by name.” (Est 2:14) “My sheep hear My voice, and I
The Holy Spirit produces gladness and exceeding joy within you.
“to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication [chanukkah] with gladness [simchah], both with thanksgivings and singing” (Neh 12:27) “Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you
Doing the will of God and building His kingdom is great work.
“I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down.” (Neh 6:3) “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of
As a priest, you usher in God’s kingdom and build up the lives of others.
“Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests and built the Sheep Gate” (Neh 3:1) “Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading
Jesus has given you mercy and is prospering you.
“and let Your servant prosper [euodoo] this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (Neh 1:11) “But God, who is rich in mercy, because
Give your heart wholly to Jesus as a sacrifice and seek Him. God will reward you.
“For Ezra had prepared [kun] his heart to seek [darash] the Law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach [lamad] statutes and ordinances in Israel.” (Ezra 7:10)
Expect to conquer all hindrances in your work for Jesus.
“Thus the work of the house of God which is at Jerusalem ceased, and it was discontinued until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia.” (Ezra
The Holy Spirit is Father’s promise to you, poured out by Jesus. Walk in His power.
“He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father” (Acts 1:4) “the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart,