The Improbable Prayers Regarding Impossible People

Some people seem too stubborn or distant ever to change. Nehemiah prays for four months before King Artaxerxes, who opposed rebuilding Jerusalem, grants safe passage and timber for the work. God can direct any heart, yet His answers may require patient waiting while He brings circumstances together in His time. Prayer seeks more than a desired result: through Jesus' rejection on the way to the cross, sinners receive the welcome He deserves and may approach their gracious Father with confidence. Bible Reference: Nehemiah 2:1–8 Preacher: KJ Tromp