Kingdom Minded

Meditation from Nehemiah Chapter 2

Nehemiah's life shows the life and works of a person who is minded of God's kingdom and His work.

1. Joy / Sadness : The king had never before seen Nehemiah sad. He was sad because of the condition of Jerusalem (2:1,2)

If we are kingdom minded our joy & sadness will also be for the Kingdom.

2. Requests & Prayers : When the king ask him what he wants, Nehemiah asks not anything for himself. Secondly, he prays to God before he responds (2:4)

The requests of a kingdom minded person are not personal but for the Kingdom and he seeks the will of God in prayer for the requests.

3. Humility : To be kingdom minded is to be humble. Even though Nehemiah had close access to the king, he doesn't misuse it. He seeks the king's favour and does it with all humility (2:5,7)

4. Needs : The needs & requests that Nehemiah lists are pertaining to the rebuilding of the wall and gates and then for the house in which he would live (2:7,8). 

5. Priority : Day and night Nehemiah goes around the city and inspects everything, alone (2:11-15).

If we are kingdom minded we will prioritise God's work irrespective of the time of the day.

6. Influence / Inspiration : After looking at the ruins and the destructive conditions of Jerusalem, Nehemiah does not discourage people, but uses it to influence positively and to inspire people to join together with him in rebuilding (2:17,18).

Do you gossip negatively or inspire people positively towards God's kingdom building?

7. Opposition / Barrier : Even before he started the work, Nehemiah faced opposition. But neither he was discouraged nor he discourages the people, but declares boldly that the Lord will give success and that they will start building (2:19,20).

Nehemiah displays the right attitude to face opposition. When we are building the kingdom of God we will face oppositions, but the Lord will give success, for this is His work.

Develop this attitude of Nehemiah so that the Lord may use to build His kingdom and to inspire people towards God's kingdom building.

Today's Intercession :

# Pray for the new school building which was inaugurated yesterday.

# Pray for the essential works that are yet to be done.

# Pray for cooperation from NTPC management.

# Pray for the name of the Living God to be glorified and for every other barrier to be removed.

# Pray for Kingdom mindedness in all the staff of the school.

Have a blessed day!