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UPGRADING THE PLAN | GET BACK TO WORK
Our story with Nehemiah shifts. When he started the rebuilding, he divided the men of Jerusalem into two groups: one group held a sword, and the other had a brick in each hand. Nehemiah upgraded his plan, stating, “As for the builders, each wore his sword girded at his side as he built, while the trumpeter stood near me.” Quality leaders are always ready to adjust their plans to advance the work. Since Nehemiah’s workers were far from one another, the trumpet was used to unite them to one location, meaning that war was upon them. Not only was this a solid plan, but it is also the same method God uses in Revelation’s book, which is the eternal symbol of God will fight for us. Nehemiah had confidence because God promised to fight for them by using all the tools, skills, and leadership reinforcements that Nehemiah had put in place.
EXISTING AUTHORITY
One of Solomon’s proverbs reveals God’s method of controlling existing authorities: "The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes” (Proverbs 21:1).
The Hebrew word for “channels” is pathway or ditches. The English expression of the original text is: like irrigation canals carrying water is the heart of the king in Jehovah’s hand; meaning every authority that exists—past, present, and future, are irrigation ditches to direct God’s plan toward His conclusive results, which applies to a Pharoah or a Nehemiah. Both were used to accomplish God’s eschatological plans. We should find great comfort in this immovable doctrine. The bottom line is that God is not intimidated by ruthless leaders, nor does He change His plan for Godly leaders. Because all authority is in the hand of God, He causes it to be bent wherever He determines most beneficial for His eternal timeline.
ANNOYED BY IMMOVABLE AUTHORITY
The story of Nehemiah perfectly illustrates the Truth revealed in Proverbs 21:1. Nehemiah worked directly under a man who just happened to be the king of Persia. I have studied Monarchy systems most of my adult life, and one common factor stands out in my research—kings are not easily moved—few change their plans. Even though Nehemiah was influential, he dared not appeal to his heart’s desire until the king asked it of him. In this, Nehemiah watched God channel the heart of his king to flow in the direction of the mission God put within Nehemiah. God, without question, placed the king in the palm of Nehemiah’s hand with unwavering respect and honor toward this ungodly king. Proverbs 21:1 was actively demonstrated for Nehemiah and us in this short dialogue between Nehemiah and his king. It’s amazing!
Do you have difficulty respecting your pastor, boss, and political leaders, or worse, submitting to them? Well, don’t get your feathers in a fluff. If, and I mean if, you believe the scriptures I teach today, you should believe that God can and will use these leaders to channel the flow of His will into your hands, even if they are ruthless leaders. I have seen it this many times throughout history.
I became friends with a king. In the end, we called each other “best friends.” It all started with a professional relationship I had with the president of his country. To enact the plan I offered to his country, I implored the president to introduce me to the supervising king of the thirteen kingdoms within his country. While seeing how the plan would benefit his reputation and leadership, he honored my request. Over the next several years, I learned to appeal to this king using monarchy protocol. Within a short period, the king requested I join his royal chamber as a personal advisor, which I did. Within a month, he commissioned me as a member of the royal family household. Shortly after this commissioning, I was assigned as the ambassador between the United States and the thirteen kingdoms, and I carry this status today. The faith-based plan imparted to me by God is now actively developing and growing in this country. I share this to offer an up-to-date example of how this God-sized doctrine works today. I certainly am one who experientially knows that God does not adjust His doctrines for modern times; each one remains immovable and congruent.
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Narrator | Dr. Stephen Phinney
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Nehemiah: Get Back to Work