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Wednesday September 22, 2004 InTouch Early Light Devotional The God to Whom We Pray Nehemiah 1:1-11 Nehemiah demonstrates power in prayer. As a servant to King Artaxerxes of Persia, he had no right to request leave to rebuild Jerusalem�s walls, much less to requisition materials and protection. Yet Nehemiah could act boldly because he comprehended the nature of the God to whom he prayed. Nehemiah's prayer begins, "I beseech you, O LORD God of heaven." LORD, when it appears in all capital letters, denotes the word Jehovah (a form of Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God). It means "God who is eternal in His being"�everything everywhere is in His presence. So, when God makes a promise, He already knows how He will keep it. That is why Nehemiah calls Him "the awesome God who preserves the covenant." He understood God was committed to bringing repentant Israelites back to their homeland to dwell in His presence. (v. 9) The next Hebrew word, Elohim, is translated "He who is absolutely sovereign." This name speaks of His omnipotence and refers to the Creator God. If He spoke the world into being, then certainly He is more than able to provide Nehemiah with a little wood and some time off from work. There are many other names for God: Adonai for master, Jehovah-Jireh for provider, or Jehovah-Rapha for healer. Since the Hebrew language is precise, it can help believers by better enabling us to know who He is�when we need solace, we call upon the God of comfort; in our confusion, we have the God who teaches. The foundation of all prayer is our view of God. * * * What if you and Dr. Charles Stanley could study God�s Word together, one-on-one, at your own pace, and in the comfort of your own home? Now you can! Enroll today at the Charles Stanley Institute For Christian Living. www.charlesstanleyinstitute.com For broadcast schedules, outlines, expanded studies, audio, and video of Dr. Stanley�s sermons, visit In Touch�s Broadcast page: http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/broadcasts/index_76108.html. >>> Share the good news <<< Please forward this message to a friend! FREE Christian Book http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/209/1698058.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. 1698058 ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
