The Need For A Nehemiah Generation

[Lady Vizsla]

If you care about the state of this nation, keep reading. Be moved to action.



You may recall that Nehemiah was a cup bearer to King Artaxerxes. Nehemiah was burdened by his brother’s report that the remnant of the people who survived the exile were now in a state of trouble and disgrace because the walls were in ruin and the gates were burned. For Jerusalem, the walls represent protection for the city; not just physical protection, but also symbolized God’s protection. How can they “enter into the gates with thanksgiving” if the gates have been burned? How can they feel safe and secure without the strength of walls to protect them? This is not just about pride. There is a sense of shame associated to this brokenness.

It’s not the same wall that is hotly debated in the political sector of society. The wall that needs restoration is the wall of America’s moral fiber. The essence of America’s moral fiber is rooted in the Christian faith which many came to this continent to exercise freely. The purpose of a wall is for preservation and protection. There is a prevailing thought that walls are either unnecessary or offensive. Yet, walls allow for freedom because they are the boundaries that help to let you know how far you can freely go.

A climate and culture of enlightenment and progressivism (including individualism, nationalism, scientific naturalism, consumerism, post-modern tribalism, and New Age philosophies) has contributed to the breaking and the wearing away of the wall. Faith in this nation has been weakened and left many who call themselves faithful followers grieved because they cannot be proud to live boldly as Christians in America. It is as Jesus told his followers, “a kingdom suffering violence”.



They must be moved by the gravity of this situation who will pray. There’s a need for a people who actually care about the state of this nation; not just Christians within the nation, but the nation as a whole. A Nehemiah generation also has the ear of kings or leaders and their favor. This generation is a generation that possesses quality characteristics such as integrity, trustworthiness, and dedication. This generation has the ability to have influence and a wisdom that makes them a voice of reason like a trusted confidant.

A Nehemiah is not concerned about whether or not the leader is of the same faith or character make up as they are. They have an understanding that they have been or are being positioned strategically for the time and season so that God’s greater plan might be accomplished. If the walls of America’s moral fiber are broken and the gates have been burned, the Nehemiah generation needs to draw the attention of the leaders in each of the sectors of society to point out that brokenness so that they might also be repositioned to help restore it.

We know that there is a breaking on the mountain of education because they have removed any acknowledgment of God and this has allowed a great reduction of an awareness of morality in this generation. Scripture reveals through the lives of the people of Israel who ended up in Egypt, what became of them when a generation arose who did not remember Joseph and worse, that did not remember the God of Israel after the Exodus. Restoring the acknowledgment of God will help in the restoration of the awareness of good and evil, right and wrong, and how God fits into the narrative of history, the sciences and more.

The restoration of the knowledge of God and morality isn’t just necessary upon the mountain of education, but upon every mountain of society. The Nehemiah generation needs to be in each of the mountains to be able to have the heart and ear of leaders there so that the walls might effectively be restored and refortified, so that a generation of people might once again begin to recognize the people that they are and for what purpose they serve in the land.

We already have evidence that there is resistance by those who wish to push legislation to abort newborn babies, while laughing and mocking those who dare to proclaim that life begins at conception. Yet, a Nehemiah generation is a generation that will not be dissuaded from the task of restoring the walls because they know that they have the favor and resources of the king. They also have godly wisdom to strategize a plan to accomplish the task by setting people in position to do the work of restoring and defending the work.

Pray for them to rise up and take their place in the places where they are needed the most. If you believe that you are such a person, pray for strength and wisdom to follow through on the burden that God places in your heart, to accomplish the task of restoring the wall of the moral fiber of this nation.  

[Garland-Green]

This is not a phenomenon that is unique to America, but also to Norway and probably other European countries where Christianity used to be the foundation of morality. The walls are broken down and those that have been responsible for maintaining the walls have been negligent in their work. Compromise led to leaven introduced destroying the whole dough. If we are in a position to influence the leaders of today let us not compromise the truth, but stand for what is right.  

[cristobela]

 
Yes, may YHWH give those whom He has raised as Nehemiah's the strength and clarity of mind to keep His will as the determining factor behind their decisions and reasoning—the building up and protection of His nation, His Ways, His Wisdom, guarding and establishing them permanently on earth. It's very easy to get tangled up in worldly reasoning and worldly ways.

But not just the Nehemiah's. May we all be open to what YHWH wants us to do in whatever specific situation we find ourselves in (be we a Joseph, a Daniel, or an Esther as well; the latter three not even seeking a position of influence in government [I can't comment on Nehemiah; I don't know], but were just submitting to the authority above them and YHWH moved them into a higher position of influence through the circumstances, because of their obedient, humble attitude and doing things well, taking advice, being receptive to wisdom.

Even if we don't ascend into a king's court, whatever sphere of influence we personally do find ourselves in (e.g. to our siblings, fellow students, as we're walking about, passing by), may YHWH give us the favor, clarity of mind, understanding, humble attitude and strength to act and speak into a situation (or hold our mouth in a way) that establishes Him and His wisdom as the reliable source of all the answers, and the Way that truly helps us thrive on all levels of our being—and articulate it in such a way, if we should speak, that the hearer can receive it, that bypasses all their prejudices and preconceived notions which blind them from seeing the truth, care, and protection, of what YHWH says.

And may His enemies (and demonic doctrine) be defeated, no matter how much they conspire and gnash (preferably that they receive a heart that understands and sees the wisdom: that what YHWH spoke is the solution to all our problems. Submitting to the ancient path, the narrow way, that offers rest for souls, helps everything—even the environment—run well).