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How do we know God's grace empowers our work?

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God's grace is essential for empowering our commitment to His work, as seen in the struggles of Nehemiah.

The narrative surrounding Nehemiah illustrates how divine grace enables believers to face challenges while engaged in God's work. When Nehemiah received threats and distractions, he relied on God's grace and strength to maintain his focus on the task at hand. He understood that the 'King's business requires dispatch' and that any interruption was a tactic of the enemy to detract from his mission. This reliance on divine assistance is a core tenet in Reformed theology, emphasizing that it is only through grace that we can resist the allure of sin and stay committed to our God-given purposes.

Moreover, we are reminded through Nehemiah's experience of the importance of prayer and seeking God’s help in overcoming our inherent weaknesses. His acknowledgment of the 'body of sin and death' resonates with Romans 7:24-25, where Paul notes the struggle between the flesh and the spirit. This consistent appeal to God's grace helps believers navigate life's distractions, allowing us to center our lives around Christ and His church. Ultimately, Nehemiah's steadfastness exemplifies the believer's journey, relying wholly on God's grace and divine intervention to keep us engaged in His work.
Scripture References: Romans 7:24-25, Nehemiah 6:3

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Nehemiah 6:3
Robert Hawker · Oct 13, 2016
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