Scripture:
Nehemiah 2:9-20
Wed, 4 January 2023

Rebuild the Broken Walls Among the Generations: Our Participation

Observation:

How did Israel respond to Nehemiah’s leadership to rebuild the broken walls
of Jerusalem?

Deeper Reflection
God’s people from all walks of life responded to Nehemiah’s call to rebuild the walls so they could be protected from their enemies. Rebuilding the broken walls required a concerted effort. Today, there are many “broken walls” and fault-lines between the generations, in our society and even within the church (young and old; married and singles; working adults and retirees). For instance, the elderly who live with their families may face social isolation, emotional disengagement and loneliness.1 Let us pray that godly generations will bridge these relational divides, empowered by the love of God.Studies in Singapore found that one in three young people reported internalising mental health symptoms such as sadness, anxiety and loneliness. 2 Let us pray that the generations will experience the shalom (fullness and flourishing) that only God can provide, because they know the love of God and the loving fellowship of God’s people.According to Singapore’s Department of Statistics, the rate of divorce and annulment rose by 13.4% from 2020. Let us pray for God’s protection over the generations and families.God loves the generations and desires us to rebuild the “broken walls” in our land so that the generations would not be defenceless against the enemy.
1 The Straits Times, Elderly people may feel lonely, isolated even while living with family: Study, 27 Aug 2021. 2 The Straits Times, About 1 in 3 young people in Singapore has mental health symptoms: Study, 20 May 2022.
Application:

How is God leading you to rebuild the “broken walls” among the generations
in Church and society?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for Singapore: That the fault lines between the generations will be healed by the Prince of Peace
  • Pray for self
 

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 5:17, 25-31; 6:1-2
Mon, 5 June 2023

Serving from Babylon to Persia

Observation:

What is the significance of Daniel serving in the Babylonian and Persian
courts successively?

Deeper Reflection
God’s word to Belshazzar that He would “put an end” to his kingdom and give it “over to the Medes and Persians” was fulfilled immediately – “that same night” (v.30) – after Daniel’s interpretation of the inscription on the wall (vv.25-31). God can fulfil His Word immediately or after a long time. Whatever time God may take to fulfil His Word, He is “trustworthy in all His promises and faithful in all He does” (Psa 145:13b, NIV).The demise of the Babylonian hegemony was not just a historical event, but primarily a theological one. Nebuchadnezzar was “My servant” whom God raised to judge His unfaithful people in the seventy-year Babylonian exile (Jer 25:8-9, 11). When God had accomplished His purpose through Babylon, “I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation” (Jer 25:12). This is how God deals with arrogant and evil nations: “And Babylon, the beauty of kingdoms, the glory of the Chaldeans’ pride, will be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah” (Isa 13:19).The end of Babylon does not mean an insecure future for Daniel. However drastically our circumstances may change, God’s call for our lives remains when we walk with Him faithfully. We are secure in God’s call, because it is God’s call. Daniel became one of “the three commissioners” in Persia (Dan 6:1-2). It wasn’t that having lost his job Daniel applied to serve the Persian king. Daniel couldn’t do that. It was purely by royal appointment. But behind the “It seemed good to Darius to appoint” (Dan 6:1) was God’s call for Daniel to serve Him from Babylon to Persia.
Application:

How do I relate God’s call for me in drastic changes of my life situations?

Prayer:
Lord, I believe You have a calling for my life which You have intended to be distinctive for me. I want to live my life with a deep sense of answering Your calling. Help me to walk with You faithfully, knowing that as I do so, You will unfold Your plans for me in that calling. Grant me wisdom and understanding to discern Your calling for my life.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for those in need
  • Pray for self
 

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