Each one of us has a good work to do. We may not see it yet, but it’s often right there in front of our eyes. For Nehemiah, it was a crumbled wall. For you, it could be an injustice in the world, or a need you see what no one else does. During this series, we will learn how Nehemiah responded to his own calling and learn how we can change our own world just by leaning into the unique calling that God has put in front of each of us. This four-week series will take a closer look at the good work God called Nehemiah to do and show us how his story can be an example in our own lives. God has called us all to a good work in our world, in our neighborhood, or in our family. This series will challenge us to find our purpose, understand our opposition, and give us the tools and encouragement to live out our calling.
The Good Work:When You Can’t Take it Anymore
Text: Nehemiah 1:2-6, 11; 2:4-5, 18
Pastor Tom Cogle
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Our God specializes in using very ordinary, everyday people.
What do you do when you don’t know what to do?
HOW DO YOU BEGIN THE GOOD WORK?
1.You Sit Down to Cry.
We feel so distant from the crisis, what can we do?
•You choose to either push the pain away and settle down in your comfort or you choose to let the pain into your heart to motivate you to action.
What breaks your heart?
2.YOU KNEEL DOWN TO PRAY.
What you pray about really reflects what you believe about God.
3.YOU STAND UP TO ACT.
Tears turn to prayers and prayers drive you to action.
You may not finish alone, and you may not do it alone, but nothing will happen until you start it.
Somebody’s got do something—Might as well be me!Do the GOOD WORK!