Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Nehemiah 2:1-10
by: Linda Harris.
When the king noticed Nehemiah’s sadness, Nehemiah feared the king would punish him. Yet God opened the door for Nehemiah to make his request. The prayer of verse 4 must have been quick, because the king would not have tolerated a long silence. I doubt Nehemiah went through the protocol we saw yesterday.
While it is important to approach God reverently, we may also approach him spontaneously. Which kind of supplication most characterizes your prayer life? Too much of either results in imbalance. Decide which type of prayer you want to cultivate.