Our mission is to provide environments where people meaningfully ENCOUNTER Jesus Christ, EXPERIENCE real community, and then strategically EXTEND God’s purposes
When Nehemiah was falsely accused and his enemies sought to destroy his life and mission he didn't react, he entrusted his life and situation to God. Nehemiah 4:4-5
There is always a sacrifice to see God's purposes established through our lives. We can't ultimately be committed to our own comfort as the highest goal.
Nehemiah probably never anticipated where the enemies of his work would come. Yet, at every point of his smallest progress, the enemies would emerge to try and scuttle God’s work. Recognize it and give it no place.
Nehemiah's first response upon hearing of the brokenness of his city and people was to turn to God and deeply repent for their sin. God then powerfully heard him and responded with His incredible grace!
Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16