A Necessary Work

Be it known to the king that we went to the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. It is being built with huge stones, with timber laid in the walls; this work goes on with diligence and care and prospers in their hands. Ezra 5:8(Amplified Bible)

The rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem in the days of Ezra, was a huge undertaking. It wasn’t without opposition and problems but it continued in the midst of them. The labor was hard, the circumstances were difficult, yet the work went on with diligence and it prospered.

The rebuilding of areas in our life that have fallen or lost their effectiveness requires the same kind of diligence and care. We must be willing to see it through to completion even when it gets hard. Even when opposition from within and without comes into play. Even when it isn’t comfortable or enjoyable. If there is something in my life that needs attention and work on my part then I must be willing to cooperate with God in bringing about changes. It may be in attitudes, actions, words, disposition, or any host of things.

This has been a week of God opening my eyes to not only things that need to change in me but my responsibility for bringing about those changes with His help. It is not a matter of simply knowing I have to change. It is a matter of applying the truths of His Word to my life. Being a doer of His Word and not just a hearer. It is a matter of using whatever tools and materials are necessary to establish boundaries and walls for my emotional, physical, and spiritual well being. It is a matter of being accountable to God and at least one other person for the continuation of work that needs to be done.

The children of Israel were serious about building the wall and it showed in their decisions, discipline, and diligence. No less is required of me. They were not on their own and neither am I. For God is the One at work in me to complete what He started. He will show me places that need to be rebuilt, things that need to be gotten rid of, new ways to live my Christian life, and discernment along the way. He is diligent and caring in all that He puts His hands to and His work will prosper in His hands.

Father, I see the need for change and I accept the responsibility to make changes and receive Your help in bringing about those changes. Keep me diligent and let Your work in me prosper. Amen.

Change My Heart - Eddie Espinosa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEtsHWFE6-w

Getting into God's Word and letting God's Word get into me one truth at a time.