As Nehemiah sets out, he already knows that he will need at least two things-protection and building materials. Because God has given him the mercy of the king already, he is bold enough to ask for both. And he receives them!
Once we have been given the burden, God will give us the plan and we need to be bold enough to ask for things to get it done.
As Nehemiah scoped out the town; a plan was formulating in his head which he was going to present to the people present and those that God had drawn in.
But don’t think this is a small, insignificant part of the vision! People need to be inspired by the vision God has given you. You need to have a clear, vivid picture; in which you present the capabilities of God and of them-the people.
And don’t stop there. Too many plans have been left on the napkins at restaurants and never followed through on because that’s all they were-just plans without a burden.
Combine the burden with the plan and God will provide the means, as He allows us to inspire like-minded people.
Pastor Brent