LUKE 2:7

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths,

and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

It's that time of the year again when people are off shopping and gathering gifts to give to loved ones and even some that they are not at all fond of.  It's the Christmas holiday season.  Even though it is unlikely that Christ was born on December 25th, it is a day that the world has set aside to celebrate His birth.  The sad thing is that if it's his birthday celebration why does it appear that many have no room for Him.  Many make room in their schedule to go to holiday parties, they go over budget to buy gifts for those who weren't even born on the 25th, and don't even bother to thank the Christ of Christmas for His goodness.  During this holiday season don't get caught up in the hipe.  Make room for the Savior in your life.  Let His will and the advancement of His kingdom be the priority.  This holiday season give the gift that keeps on giving Jesus!

     Today, there are many opportunities for the people of God to waste time, lose focus, compromise, and be distracted by the enemy.  However when I look at the book of Nehemiah I see something that is encouraging.  I see a man of God who chose to be God centered and dedicated to the work of the Lord, despite the negative opportunities I spoke of previously.  Nehemiah was presented with discouraging information regarding his people and the walls in Jerusalem.  The walls had been torn down and so had the people.  A rebuilding project needed to take place in Jerusalem for the purpose of rebuilding the wall and rebuilding the people.  Nehemiah after fervent prayer took on this mission and in the face of despair and opposition refused to give into distractions, naysayers, compromise, or foolishness but instead mobilized the people and did a mighty work for the Lord in just 52 days.  Nehemiah refused to come down from what God had called him to.   Have you continued in the word of God or are you distracted?  Tell the enemy, compromise, distractions, and procrastination that “I am doing a great work and I will not come down.”

Nehemiah Chapters 1-6

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thine ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path".

Proverbs 3:5, 6 KJV

In today's times there are many decisions that have to be made.  Those decisions may include what to do regarding employment, ones family, business, or ministry just to name a few.  However, when you go about your day always include Christ in your decision making.  Trust Him, acknowledge Him, and He will give you direction regarding your everyday affairs. We have that guarantee according to His Word. 

Stay encourage and let the Lord direct your path today...