TOPIC: SIDE ATTRACTION SERVICES 4: Mobile Daily Devotional with Pst. Fakunle Emmanuel Week 39, Day 4: Wednesday 21st September, 2022. TOPIC: SIDE ATTRACTION SERVICES 4:

“1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. It came to pass in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan a the citadel,

2 that Hanani one of my brethren came with men  from Judah; and I asked them concerning the  Jews who had escaped, who had survived the  captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.

3 And they said to me, “The survivors who are left from the captivity in the province are there in great distress and reproach. The wall of Jerusalem is also broken down, and its gates are burned with fire.”

4 So it was, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned for many days; I was fasting and praying before the God of  heaven.”

“11 O Lord, I pray, please let Your ear be attentive to the prayer of Your servant, and to the prayer of Your servants who desire to fear Your name; and let Your servant prosper this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” FOR I WAS THE KING’S CUPBEARER.”

Our forth case study today is Nehemiah who was the King’s cupbearer in the land of Shushan. He was in his comfort enjoying free meal in the palace as at then although in a foreign land. As the King’s Cup bearer, historically he must be an officer of high rank in royal courts, whose duty was to pour and serve the drinks at the royal table. On account of the constant fear of plots and intrigues, a person must have been regarded as thoroughly TRUSTWORTHY to hold the position. Every drink and wine of the king must come through him and also a risky one such that the king’s drink could be poisoned, so it’s a post without any distraction. But in all this, Nehemiah, hearing the news of how his home town is in shabby, his mind was depressed and he began to intercede for Jerusalem. He didn’t just interceded for Jerusalem but made a request to the king to allow him rebuild the broken wall of Jerusalem and this was granted.

Your position should favour your country, your hometown, your church and your family. Wherever you are, there are those who needs your intercession and your contribution. You see, Side Attraction Services makes you fulfill God’s divine purpose above where you are servicing. The story of Nehemiah would have ended in the palace but it went viral till date because he didn’t neglect the ‘side attraction service’ he did rendered to Jerusalem. He prayed for Jerusalem and made a request for all his needs to rebuild the broken wall. Don’t just pray for that fellow, meet their needs also through the power of your position. The king granted Nehemiah the grace to travelled down to Jerusalem including every materials needed for the rebuilding. Make the request with your position and meet those need don’t just stop at intercession.

God Bless you and Good Morning.

Happy Birthday to all celebrants and Happy Wedding Anniversary to those celebrating today. May you experience God’s fruitfulness in Jesus Mighty name, Amen.