Wednesday, July 9

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Nehemiah 3:23

Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house; and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house.

I love this verse because of the pronoun used before “house.”   Think about it for a moment.  Thousands of laborers and yet Benjamin, Hasshub, and Azariah got to re-build in front of and beside their own homes.  Let me ask you a question, “How faithful, excellent, or diligent would you be doing this work if it was right next to your home?

Granted I believe God has given me a heart for service…but I will always work harder at our home than I would yours.  I’m just calling the spade the spade.  Pun intended!

However, my encouragement with regards to this truth from Scripture is that it DOES start at HOME!  Truthfully, your faith is refined more at home than it is in God’s house, eh?  According to research the two most primary spiritual influencers in a person’s spiritual life are:

First – Mothers
Second – Fathers

Pastor takes third but grandparents are right there at number four!  So consider the research and connect the dots.  Your impact in the Kingdom occurs at home!  Each one of us is called to spiritually invest in our homes…in our family.  And it doesn’t matter how big or small our family is or how old you are in it!  Please, this day accept the responsibility to lead courageously in your home.  Serve in and outside of your home.  Equip your home to know and love Jesus and shine your light as a beacon in your neighborhood.

Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Faith at Home Questions to Consider:
Reflecting back on Sunday’s message, what two families are your “targeting” to be praying for, caring, and sharing?

What is a something you can do as a family this week to serve in the Kingdom?  If you are wrestling with finding a place don’t hesitate to reach out to Cheryl Pacilio (cpacilio@fbcg.com) our director of local serving to discover an opportunity to invest either inside the church our outside in our local communities.

BRUCE MCEVOY
Pastor of Family and Serving