Wednesday Night Services Stephen Hecht

We all have expectations for our lives that have been built with our growing faith as we continually hear the Word of God. Natural obstacles seem to materialize that hinder our journey toward those expectations. We can see financial blessing from the Word, but then the rent or mortgage increases, food and gas prices go up, our hours at work or income takes a dip. Maybe you are building your faith in the area of health and healing, but then the doctor’s report comes, or you just don’t feel right. These can affect your hope for what you see the Word promising you. What is a believer to do?

In Nehemiah 10 the remnant of Israel faces something very similar, and in this Midweek service we look at what this is, and how we can deal with it ourselves.

Some things God gives to us through His mercy. Others come through the Covenant we have a believers. But there is a third way. All of these are covered in this wonderful prayer from Nehemiah 9.

What is the context of these great words “The Joy of the Lord is our strength?” These words were spoken by Ezra, and Nehemiah records them here in chapter 8:10. When you see the context and perceive the full meaning in its setting, you will realize why standing on these words hasn’t always strengthened you and understand better how to let them do so.

As we embark on a new year, what do you want 2024 to look like for you? Are you striving for increased courage, faith, healing, and working towards a promotion? Do you want to be blessed with wisdom, skills, and favor in the new year?

In the midweek service this Wednesday, Brother Nicolae will look at Daniel who stood against King Nebuchadnezzar and his evil schemes to take down Daniel. Daniel was an exemplary role model for us in character, influence, commitment and courage - all things we can grow in! We'll use Daniel's example in championing in excellency into our lives for today and into 2024.

This may seem like a boring list of names, but in this 7th chapter of Nehemiah we find several things. First, something very important to God that we all can do. Second, that people maintained their call from God despite a lack of opportunity to operate in that call. Third, reasons why some of the priest lacked proof of their priestly linage AND how that corresponds to us today. And Forth, something missing from this list of people involved in the work that we often include today. There is more, but hopefully this gets you interested.

Can your mind impede you from the things that God has for you? Have you struggled with hardships, things not coming to pass, or simply not feeling worthy of the things that God has for you? Faith comes from the heart but Paul tells us to gird up the loins of our mind and to be sober. Tonight, Brother Nicolae will walk through 6 steps in How to “Change your Mind and Overcome Confusion with Wisdom”. We’ll look at examples and scripture to help us Overcome those thoughts of confusion and how to transform them into a Sound Mind.