Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS 

READ:  2 Peter 1:16-21

REFLECT:  How does Peter describe the Word of God?

RESPOND:  Set a timer for 5 minutes.  Write as many words as possible describing the Word of God.  Then, use some of these terms in prayer as you thank God for allowing you to experience this power.

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"For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS 

READ:  Nehemiah 6

REFLECT:  Why did the surrounding nations perceive the wall was built "with the help of God?"

RESPOND:  Examine your prayers today. Are you praying for things that could only be perceived as being accomplished through supernatural means?

"...and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God." 1 Cor 2:4-5

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ: Nehemiah 6

REFLECT: How was Nehemiah able to identify the deceit of Shemaiah's plan?

RESPOND: Expose the identity of your "distractors" from yesterday's WOD. Name a principle from God's Word that would be violated if you gave in to the temptation.

"...But now, O God, strengthen my hands."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

Read: Nehemiah 6

Reflect: What were the intentions of the meeting request from Nehemiah's enemies?

Respond: List 3 ways the enemy has attempted to distract you from the work God has placed in your heart.

And I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?”

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ: 1 John 4

REFLECT:  How are we capable of genuine love?

RESPOND:  After meditating on this passage - Ask for strength to forgive someone specific who has been on your heart.

"We love because He first loved us."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ: Nehemiah 5

REFLECT: Why did Nehemiah refuse to charge the normal tax from the people?

RESPOND: Identify someone God has placed in your life who needs "relief."  Do your part.

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"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality."

Faith WOD

TODAY'S STEPS

READ:  Nehemiah 5

REFLECT: What was the root cause of the dispute found in this chapter?

RESPOND:  Identify one way you have been tempted with greed this past week.

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"What you are doing is not right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our Gentile enemies?"