Brick by Brick - Rebuilding What MattersSample
![Brick by Brick - Rebuilding What Matters](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F31295%2F1280x720.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Being Right Before God
"A house divided against itself cannot stand."
Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States of America
This famous line came from Abraham Lincolnâs speech in 1858 when he drew attention to his governmentâs split over the issue of slavery. Though said years ago under a very different context, this line still resonates and holds true for us as believers today.
Besides facing external opposition to the rebuilding work, Nehemiah now faced internal obstacles. To pay for food and taxes, the poor Jews had to borrow from the rich Jews, who charged them interest. Their situation was so dire that they even had to sell their children to the rich Jews as slaves. Unsurprisingly, the poor raised a great outcry against the rich for their acts of exploitation. While the Jews sought to rebuild the walls together, in reality, they were at odds with one another.
The underlying challenge confronting the Jews was not their financial issues, but their relationships with one another. In the same way, as God rebuilds our lives both individually and as His church, some of our relational issues may resurface. It could be bitterness or unforgiveness towards a believer that we chose to sweep under the carpet some time ago. It could be feelings of being hurt and misunderstood by other believers that we never addressed.
In response, Nehemiah urged the rich Jews to do what was right in the eyes of God. He even appealed to them on the basis of how Godâs people are called to live differently from the Gentiles. The watching world would likely scoff at the church when they see how believers are no different when it comes to relational difficulties. As the people of God, the church is to be a contrast community that chooses to love and forgive, just as Christ did.
As God is working to rebuild our lives in Him, you may be reminded of some unresolved issues you have with a brother or sister. God longs for His people to be one people, united in the Spirit as one body. Today, would we remember Christ Jesus who first forgave us? Would we choose to love and forgive one another so that we can stand in unity as Godâs people?
Pray Together
Is God reminding you of any unresolved issues with another believer? Pray for a renewed understanding of His love and grace and ask Him to enable you to follow in His ways.
Scripture
About this Plan
![Brick by Brick - Rebuilding What Matters](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F31295%2F1280x720.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
We know the frustration of taking a wrong turn and going off track. It happens, even in our spiritual lives; but, thankfully, we can turn back, and rebuild what matters. The Israelite remnant that returned from exile to the Promised Land rebuilt their walls brick by brick. Let's share in their journey of spiritual renewal in God.
More
Related Plans
![Unveiling Your Calling: A 5-Day Spiritual Exploration](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F49681%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Unveiling Your Calling: A 5-Day Spiritual Exploration
![Thrive in the Great Commission Where You Are](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F48992%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Thrive in the Great Commission Where You Are
![Day & Night: How to Keep Your Oil Burning in a Lukewarm World by Influence Music](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F49710%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Day & Night: How to Keep Your Oil Burning in a Lukewarm World by Influence Music
![Gods Will for You](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F49827%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Gods Will for You
![Jesus Gave Thanks](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F49512%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Jesus Gave Thanks
![Welcome to the Family: 10 Days for New Christians](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F49719%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Welcome to the Family: 10 Days for New Christians
![Ministry of Miracles](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F49438%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Ministry of Miracles
![Waiting to Be a Mom](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F49718%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Waiting to Be a Mom
![Winning Team](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F49705%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)
Winning Team
![Dangerous for Good, Part 1: Orientation](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimageproxy.youversionapi.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fyvplans%2F49075%2F320x180.jpg&w=640&q=75)