Leaving Comfort, Looking For Peace

Nehemiah was quite likely comfortable in his government job in Babylon.

Nehemiah was comfortable, but not at peace. He had learned that Jerusalem, the “City of Peace,” had been razed and its gates and walls had been destroyed. This broke his heart to the end that his employer noticed it and inquired about it.

Nehemiah shared his pain with the king. The king made provision for him to travel to Jerusalem under his authority and with his wealth and to restore the wall. In the process of pursuing the project, Nehemiah was insulted, falsely accused, attacked, and successful.

Stay wide awake to the things in the earth that break Yahweh’s heart. When you let Him break your heart with them, you will be trusted to change them.