Rise Up and Build — Ezra & Nehemiah Devotionals

The LORD Stirred Up the Spirit

God can stir a pagan king to accomplish His purposes. He can certainly stir you. Whose spirit is He stirring today?

The Eye of Their God Was Upon Them

The eye of their God was upon them — and no one could stop what He was watching over. Keep building.

The Good Hand of My God Was Upon Me

Study it. Do it. Teach it. In that order. The good hand of God follows that sequence.

I Am Too Ashamed to Lift My Face

Intercessory grief does what legislation cannot: it reaches the heart. Will you stand in the gap today?

The God of Heaven Will Prosper Us

Three months of praying. Three days of watching. One sentence of bold faith. The God of heaven will prosper us.

We Made Our Prayer and Set a Watch

Prayer and work. Faith and wisdom. Heaven and earth together. One hand on the tool, one hand on the sword.

They Read in the Book Distinctly

When the book opened, all the people stood. When was the last time the Word made you stand up?

Remember Me, O My God, for Good

Do the work. Fight the battle. Throw out the compromise. And then look up: Remember me, O my God, for good. God