When We Celebrate God’s Work [Nehemiah 12:1-47]

As the people dedicated the wall’s completion, a joyous celebration commenced. When we celebrate God’s work, we should be known by sincere thanksgiving.

KEY IDEA

Praise and thanksgiving is both the gateway to our relationship with God, but also a motivational reminder that what we experience is because He is good. (Psalm 100)

LEADERSHIP SEEN

Spiritual leaders had to coordinate, so that God’s people could connect to God at all times (12:1-29), even in the years ahead.

God purified (set apart) the leaders, the congregation, and the places for worship (12:30).

The wall proved to be (12:31) greater than the nobles assumed (3:5) and sturdier than their enemies imagined (4:3). It reminded them God’s provision and His protection is always greater than we can imagine.

The leaders demonstrated that worship was to encircle the city and permeate all their gatherings (12:31-42).

The people had such great joy in God that even the surrounding area took notice (12:43).

The people sacrificed financial means, so their leaders could focus on spiritual matters (12:44-47).

APPLYING NEHEMIAH’S WISDOM

Our leadership is tasked to help you connect with God, but you have to take advantage of the opportunities.

Don’t expect to encounter God, if you give little preparation to do so.

Acknowledgement of what God has done for us should result in quality worship, which He truly deserves.

Outsiders may not believe what we sing, but they should be convinced we believe it by the way that we sing.

When we celebrate God’s work, it should be impossible to hide our joy.