"O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering our name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man." Neh 1:11
Nehemiah, having just received troubling news about the Jewish remnant that survived exile as well as the state of Jerusalem, was heartbroken and weeping. After days of fasting, mourning and praying, he besought the Lord with great specificity. It is worth noting that his prayer included praise, request for attention to his prayer, confession of sin and demonstration of knowledge about His word as it relates to His relationship with His people.
Nehemiah then asks for success in an upcoming endeavor and favor with one who could be the greatest help or hindrance. You see Beloved, he was ultimately praying for the ability to reunite God's own people which, in turn, would bring glory to Him.
His prayers were answered in ways that were exceedingly above and beyond what he expected. To be sure, God has told us to bring our burdens, cares and supplications to him. Note, however, that Nehemiah's prayers were for that which would ultimately glorify God. How powerful our prayer lives would be should they be closely aligned with the will of the Father.
In Revival,
Lee
1 comment:
This is so true. We have been studying Nehemiah because the story aligns with where we are as a Church. This is also true in everything we do! Making sure it is in the HIS WILL and asking for Favor.
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