The State Of Emergency.

The State Of Emergency 

Nehemiah 4:21-23 NKJV

[21] So we labored in the work, and half of the men held the spears from daybreak until the stars appeared. [22] At the same time I also said to the people, “Let each man and his servant stay at night in Jerusalem, that they may be our guard by night and a working party by day.” [23] So neither I, my brethren, my servants, nor the men of the guard who followed me took off our clothes, except that everyone took them off for washing.

    Pembroke Pines describe State Of Emergency as, " ... a situation in which a government is empowered to perform actions or impose policies that it would normally not be permitted to undertake. A government can declare such a state during a disaster, civil unrest, or armed conflict. Such declarations alert citizens to change their normal behavior and orders government agencies to implement emergency plans". This was the state in Judah. Even people from adjoining villages had to stay in Jerusalem with their children because of the declaration, to help protect the city.

     The appearance of Corona Virus provides us with a modern state of emergency sample. " A state governor or local mayor may declare a state of emergency within his or her jurisdiction. This is common at the state level in response to natural disasters,( or violence ). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maintains a system of assets, personnel and training to respond to such incidents". There was no FEMA for Nehemiah. So he made a proclamation for people to stay as watches in Jerusalem.

    Today we would call the strategy a spiritual watch. A spiritual watch, or prayer watch, may be described as a practice where Christians dedicate specific times throughout the day and night to prayer and spiritual discernment. It involves being alert to spiritual realities, praying for the needs of oneself and others, and seeking God's guidance and protection. 

     A "spiritual watch" emphasizes the importance of being spiritually alert and aware of both the enemy's activities and God's plans. It involves actively engaging in prayers, for divine directions, routing the enemy, and being mindful of the potential of possible satanic manipulations.  Mat 26:41, Jesus told the disciples to watch and pray. Isa.62:6, God posted watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem; Acts 16:25-26, Paul and Silas kept a watch through the night and the prison came down. You can declare a state of emergency. You can do it tonight. You're God's Governor here on earth. Good morning.