Nehemiah 1:4 (NIV) – When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.
Ezra had achieved the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of Jerusalem’s worship, but the city remained unprotected against enemy invasions. Nehemiah’s compassion helped qualify him for his remarkable leadership roll of rebuilding the city walls and gates. Without heart-felt compassion that drives us to our knees in intercessory prayer, our efforts in God’s kingdom will fall short. “Compassion is the springboard of obedience to God’s will.” Ask the Holy Spirit to enable you to serve with compassion as well as with skill.
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