DO NOT WATCH GOD’S EMPIRE FALL (I)

THE LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE

 

DATE: Monday, 2nd November, 2026

 

TOPIC: DO NOT WATCH GOD’S EMPIRE FALL (I)

 

MEMORISE

and said to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should my face not be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ tombs, lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire?”’ (Nehemiah 2:3).

 

READ: Nehemiah 2:1-15

 

[1]. And it came to pass in the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was before him, that I took the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had never been sad in his presence before.

 

[2]. Therefore the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This is nothing but sorrow of heart.” So I became dreadfully afraid,

 

[3]. and said to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should my face not be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers’ tombs, lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire?”

 

[4]. Then the king said to me, “What do you request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven.

 

[5]. And I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, and if your servant has found favor in your sight, I ask that you send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ tombs, that I may rebuild it.”

 

[6]. Then the king said to me (the queen also sitting beside him), “How long will your journey be? And when will you return?” So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time.

 

[7]. Furthermore I said to the king, “If it pleases the king, let letters be given to me for the governors of the region beyond the River, that they must permit me to pass through till I come to Judah,

 

[8]. and a letter to Asaph the keeper of the king’s forest, that he must give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel which pertains to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house that I will occupy.” And the king granted them to me according to the good hand of my God upon me.

 

[9]. Then I went to the governors in the region beyond the River, and gave them the king’s letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me.

 

[10]. When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard of it, they were deeply disturbed that a man had come to seek the well-being of the children of Israel.

 

[11]. So I came to Jerusalem and was there three days.

 

[12]. Then I arose in the night, I and a few men with me; I told no one what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem; nor was there any animal with me, except the one on which I rode.

 

[13]. And I went out by night through the Valley Gate to the Serpent Well and the Refuse Gate, and viewed the walls of Jerusalem which were broken down and its gates which were burned with fire.

 

[14]. Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and to the King’s Pool, but there was no room for the animal under me to pass.

 

[15]. So I went up in the night by the valley, and viewed the wall; then I turned back and entered by the Valley Gate, and so returned.

 

EXPOSITION

God’s Kingdom work is His empire and project, entrusted to every believer to uphold. Sadly, many in the Church declare they have no stake in its affairs, claiming indifference toward the state of the Church. Genuine Christianity does not allow such neglect. No business-minded person would let his enterprise collapse while watching idly.

 

Nehemiah, in today’s reading, mobilised people and resources to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. Despite opposition, he fulfilled God’s purpose. Like him, Christians must be proactive in advancing the Kingdom. The Scripture encourages diligence and dedication in service to God (Rom. 12:11).

PREVIOUS DEVOTIONAL

 

While some believers sacrificially contribute to the Gospel, others mock or hinder the progress in some ways. Are you aiding or obstructing God’s work? Reflect on how you dedicate time, resources and prayers to strengthen the Church. Do not let your church struggle financially or spiritually while you do nothing to help.

 

Nehemiah’s story reveals the importance of working together for God’s glory. Be a part of rebuilding and strengthening His Kingdom and you will be remembered eternally.

 

PRAYER POINTS

 

1. Father, help me to rededicate my life to serving Your Kingdom purpose.

 

2. Lord, empower Your Church in the land to stand strong against adversity.

 

3. Grant the body of Christ the Spirit of unity to work together as a team.

 

SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:

CACGHB: 733

10 9 10 9 & Ref

 

1. Gladly, gladly, toiling for the Master

Go we forth with willing hands to do,

Whatsoe’er to us He hath appointed

Faithfully our mission we’ll pursue

 

Toiling for Jesus,

Joyfully we go, yes, joyfully we go,

Toilling for Jesus,

In His vineyard here below.

 

2. Sweetly, sweetly, we will tell the story

Of His love to mortals here below;

Christ, the brightness of the father’s glory

Freely here His blessings will bestow

 

3. Meekly, meekly, toiling for the Master,

Walking, faithfully the path He trod;

Leading wand’rers to the dear Redeemer

Pointing sinners to the Lamb of God.

Amen.

 

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:

John 6-8

 

AUTHOR

CAC Worldwide.

Remain Blessed