Distress

Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands to this good work.

- Nehemiah 2:17-8, NKJV

There are life altering events that can cause you to question your walk in Christ; however, what you do or fail to do in these moments of distress may just define who you are in Christ. Know that “distress” or “trouble” may seemingly be the end all/be all to your life right now, but if you simply take a step back and reflect upon Who it is that you serve and walk for, things should become a little clearer - For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38-39, NKJV). Understand that it is God’s unfailing love for you that has initiated grace and mercy into your life…setting you free from torment and disgrace. So why are you still approaching your situations and circumstances from a “defeated” carnal mindset? The Lord has placed this day (and all of its challenges) that you might rediscover “His” glory…even in the midst of turmoil and distress. However, “you” must choose to open you’re eyes and look beyond what the natural eyes see and tap into what the Spirit has proclaimed to you - Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near (Isaiah 55:6, NKJV). See, God’s glory still manifests even in your distress. Therefore, pick yourself up and build upon the foundation of God’s Word knowing that He will establish a good work in you; regardless of what is seen or heard, His hand will always be upon you as long as you work according to His Word.

BE BLESSED!