I'm Rachel G. Scott, Founder of the I Can’t Come Down Movement and Author of Taking the 5 Leaps: Experiencing God's Faithfulness as We Respond to His Call. My mission is to help others build a firm foundation in their faith and live a God-centered life as they step into their calling with confidence.
Day 8: Nehemiah 8~Finding Strength in God's Word
Hey Reader, Wow, can you believe we're already at Nehemiah chapter 8? I feel like this study has flown by, but there are still so many incredible truths to unpack from God's Word. In today's powerful video teaching, we see the Israelites entering a new phase of their freedom journey - spiritual freedom. Nehemiah and Ezra knew that in order for the people to maintain their physical freedom from slavery, they needed to be reminded of God's standard of holiness that would keep them spiritually free. It is in this chapter where we find the powerful verse that's often quoted to remind us to have joy. It says, "Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!" (Nehemiah 8:10) That really spoke to me. The joy of the Lord is OUR strength too! When we turn from our sin and experience His forgiveness, we have so much reason to celebrate. I hope you'll join me in watching the full teaching on Nehemiah 8 and take some time to re-read the chapter on your own. I'd love to hear what the Holy Spirit reveals to YOU through this powerful passage! Let's continue to encourage each other in the comments as we keep building that firm foundation together. Claiming the joy of the Lord as my strength right along with you, P.S. Have you downloaded the Nehemiah Bible Study Guide yet? It's the perfect way to go even deeper in your personal time in the Word as we study this powerful book together. Grab your copy here! P.S.S. If you're just now starting, that's okay. You can always go back and watch the past videos. HERE is the full playlist.
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I'm Rachel G. Scott, Founder of the I Can’t Come Down Movement and Author of Taking the 5 Leaps: Experiencing God's Faithfulness as We Respond to His Call. My mission is to help others build a firm foundation in their faith and live a God-centered life as they step into their calling with confidence.
Hey Reader, We’ve reached the final part of our When Mountains Don’t Move series. Over the past two Mondays, we’ve journeyed to Mount Sinai to experience God’s covenant in solitude and to Mount Carmel to see His power revealed in the midst of opposition. Today, we climb our last mountain together—one that takes us beyond the familiar into the breathtaking. On Mount Tabor, Jesus revealed His supernatural glory to a select few disciples, leaving them forever changed. This final mountain reminds...
Hey Reader, Welcome to Part Two of our When Mountains Don’t Move series. Last week, we looked at Mount Sinai and how God often reveals His covenant nature in the stillness of solitude. This week, we’re shifting from the quiet of the mountain top to the intensity of the crowd. Some mountains require us to stand alone, but others require us to stand among many—sometimes in the middle of open opposition. In today’s devotional, we’ll step onto Mount Carmel with Elijah and see how God uses these...
Hey Reader, I’m so excited to walk with you through our new three-part devotional series called When Mountains Don’t Move. Each Monday over the next three weeks, we’ll explore how God uses the “mountains” in our lives—not just as obstacles to be removed, but as sacred spaces where He reveals His character, deepens our faith, and anchors His promises in our hearts. And as we look ahead, mark your calendar: in September, we’ll begin our next Bible study on 1st and 2nd Thessalonians. It’s going...