Nehemiah

The message of today's sermon on the book of Nehemiah and it's relevance to Lifepoint Church and Kindom-building was powerful; impacting my heart. I learned the book of Nehemiah is a platform for God's account of His faithful servants.  It is clear that Nehemia was proud of his wall-builders. He valued them for their commitment and sacrifice. They dropped what they were doing, their livelihoods and families, to do back-breaking work. Nehemiah knew that it would not have been completed without these people. Likewise at Lifepoint Church there is a group of 40 people, serving God faithfully in a similar fashion.  Introspectively, my heart ached, pierced by the arrow of truth. I humbly questioned whether I was among the accounted 40.  With humility I accept my name's likely omission. I hover on the fringe, aware of my shortcomings, knowing I could be doing so much more.  Thank you Lord, for providing discernment, and prayers over me today, that I may heal my heart, in order to be a useful servant, building the walls, sustaining the foundation and furthering the ordained commission of Lifepoint Church.  Selah