25/09/2026
DEVOTION TODAY
LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF NEHEMIAH.
“Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)
Also Read Nehemiah 2:1-8
There are many lessons to learn from the life of Nehemiah, who epitomised of godly character and exuded genuine love for God and man, even at such a time in history. Nehemiah means one who offers hope and comfort. It wouldn’t be a surprise, therefore, that Nehemiah was divinely prepared to bring hope and comfort to his people. This he did by initiating and monitoring the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem which were in ruins at that time. Not only did he do this, he was also a social and spiritual reformer that helped to restructure the social life of his people, brought fair justice and fair play between the rich and the poor. Most importantly, he took his people back to God; to know His commandments as delivered to their fathers and to do the will of God as stated in these commandments.
Nehemiah was also an intercessor! He turned to God in prayer. He confessed the sins of his ancestors, and sought for God’s forgiveness and mercy. Note this: Nehemiah did not exclude himself from the guilt of his ancestors’ sins before the Lord. It was a “we have sinned prayer” and not “they have sinned”. He identified with them before the Lord. Thereafter, he sought the favour of the king to go and do the work of rebuilding. The king, who never saw Nehemiah in a sad mood before, was moved to show him favor and grant him all the assistance he sought for.
Looking inwards, beloved, how much of the same have you done on behalf of your homeland or family? Is it all curses and negative pronouncements without a word of prayer for divine intervention in such situations? God is calling for men and women who can stand in the gap at such times! Are you ready to be a Nehemiah at this time, turning to God for the rebuilding and revival of your fatherland?
Dear reader, where are you in God’s plan to lead men back to Him? God wants us to learn from men like Nehemiah, avoid their errors and embrace their good deeds, so that we can do better. You can still do something for God and your fatherland at a time like this. Decide to be a Nehemiah!
Declare with me:
O Lord, make me a repairer and restorer of good things in my generation. Use me, O Lord, for this end-time revival to the glory of Your name, in the name of Jesus.
MY CONFESSION
I AM A GLOBAL LIGHT.
THIS YEAR, I DISPENSE THE LOVE OF CHRIST.
AT ALL TIMES, I SHINE FORTH AS THE DEW OF HERMON.
IN 2026, I MANIFEST GLORY!
▶️ STUDY MY BIBLE FOR THE YEAR.
JOB 27-28;
1 JOHN 1
