09/06/2026
Sunday Sermon Recap | Nehemiah 1
This morning, Brother Donnie took us into Nehemiah 1 and reminded us that sometimes God has to move us from comfort to concern before He can use us for His purpose.
Nehemiah’s name means “Jehovah comforts,” but Nehemiah didn’t allow his comfort to keep him from carrying a burden. When he heard about the broken walls of Jerusalem, his heart broke. He chose concern over comfort.
Before God builds anything externally, He often begins by working internally. He breaks our hearts for what breaks His. The burden comes before the building.
That leaves us with an important question: What breaks God’s heart that should break ours?
It’s easy to become comfortable being comfortable. But how is God going to use us if we refuse to step outside of our comfort zone? We should be willing to pray:
“Lord, give me a heart like Yours. Whatever breaks Your heart, let it tear mine apart. Show me where You want me, and help me choose concern over comfort.”
Nehemiah reminds us that God can take a burdened heart and use it as the beginning of something much bigger. May we be willing to say, “Here I am, Lord. Use me.”
Choose concern over comfort. ❤️