05/06/2026
The Life Recovery Bible
A couple of reflections on Nehemiah:
In Nehemiah 2:17-18 Nehemiah performed a ministry of encouragement. He was completely honest about the people's problems; he didn't deny or underestimate their needs. Then he reminded them of God's powerful hand and challenged them to get on with their work. We all need a Nehemiah in our lives- someone who will honestly tell us what needs fixing and who will then stick close to help us complete the task.
In Nehemiah 8:1-5 Ezra took on the essential task of spiritual rebuilding in the lives of the citizens. Now that the wall of Jerusalem has been rebuilt and its streets were safe, Ezra was able to give attention to the reading of the law. It is imperative to remember that the Bible contains the directions and resources for rebuilding broken lives. While we may obtain physical recovery, it is necessary to recover spiritually (through salvation and belief in Jesus Christ) to remain free from our addictions. God is the foundation on which we must build our new lives. 🙌
