Oct 19, 2025
A Time to Celebrate!
By: Phil Peacock
Series: Truths from Nehemiah
“This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10b
After leading the people of Judah to complete the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls and gates in just 52 days, Nehemiah realized how important it was to celebrate what they had accomplished through God’s strength and guidance. Joyful celebration is considered by some to be a Spiritual Discipline. God commands His people to be joyful and to celebrate!
Truths to Enhance the Discipline of Celebration:
- True joy is grounded in true faith.
- Joy is actually compatible with pain.
- Learn to celebrate big things and little things.
- Celebration is best practiced in community.
- Don’t feel guilty about enjoying the life God has given you.
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- Oct 19, 2025A Time to Celebrate!
Oct 19, 2025A Time to Celebrate!By: Phil PeacockSeries: Truths from Nehemiah“This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” Nehemiah 8:10b After leading the people of Judah to complete the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls and gates in just 52 days, Nehemiah realized how important it was to celebrate what they had accomplished through God’s strength and guidance. Joyful celebration is considered by some to be a Spiritual Discipline. God commands His people to be joyful and to celebrate! Truths to Enhance the Discipline of Celebration:
- True joy is grounded in true faith.
- Joy is actually compatible with pain.
- Learn to celebrate big things and little things.
- Celebration is best practiced in community.
- Don’t feel guilty about enjoying the life God has given you.
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- He heard and empathized with those who were hurting.
Nehemiah 5:7-13- He pondered the matter, confronted the trouble-makers, and set a plan in motion to fix the problem—including a system of accountability.
- He personally set a positive example to be followed.
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Oct 5, 2025Overcoming OppositionBy: Phil PeacockSeries: Truths from NehemiahNehemiah 4 & 6Nehemiah had strong support for rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem from his own people, but he encountered growing antagonism from some neighboring tribes. His response to that opposition can teach us some important lessons about dealing with opposition in our own lives as we try to fulfill God's calling upon our lives.
- In life, you can expect to meet some opposition even when serving God.
- Sometimes the best thing is simply to ignore it.
- But when is escalates, we must learn to confront it without provoking it.
- Don't let nay-sayers drain your energy or distract you from the task at hand.
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- Be on you guard & stand firm.
- Pray constantly & work hard.
- Build your coalition & encourage those looking up to you.
- Stay focused on the desired result.
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