Why the Holy Spirit Refuses to Leave Us Unchanged
What comes to mind when you think of the Holy Spirit? If you’re a believer, hopefully you envision a comforter, a guide, a person who tells you the truth by illuminating God’s Word. In the Bible, the Holy Spirit is referred to as a Comforter, but we must remember that He is also a Sanctifier. …
Nehemiah 8:10: Joy for a Weary People
Israel was standing between ruin and renewal, with the Law fresh on their minds and a future that was still very uncertain. And while they stand there weeping for what once was, Nehemiah tells them, “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” These words were spoken during a liminal moment. Israel was…
Building With One Hand, Guarding With The Other
The rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall under Nehemiah is one of Scripture’s most vivid narratives of obedience under pressure. As they built, they carried the materials for their work with one hand while holding a weapon in the other. Each man wore a sword at his side as he worked. (Nehemiah 4:16-18) When something is being…
Kiah Wakefield 