Stuck in The Middle
In this powerful message, we're challenged to confront the 'stuck in the middle' moments of our spiritual journey. Drawing from Nehemiah 4, we see how the Israelites built the wall of Jerusalem halfway, only to face opposition and weariness. This parallels our own faith walks - we often start with enthusiasm but struggle to finish strong. The key lesson here is that 'what's now is more important than what's next.' We're urged to cultivate enthusiasm, zeal, and passion in our current season, understanding that how we work now determines the blessing of our future. Just as Nehemiah encouraged the people to remember their glorious God, we too are called to regularly come to Christ, take His yoke, and let Him teach us. This message reminds us that in our weariness, we shouldn't just seek more church, but more of Christ Himself. It's a call to stay faithful, even when progress seems slow, trusting that God is working in the 'now' to prepare us for the 'next.'