Nehemiah and the 7 C's: Celebration

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Ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ll be grateful when...”?When my marriage gets better. When the finances settle. When my kid gets back on track. But life rarely becomes permanently uncomplicated.In the final week of Nehemiah and the 7 Cs, Pastor Aaron McRae looks at the celebration that marked Jerusalem’s rebuilt walls, and the surprisingly unfinished ending that follows. The big idea: celebrate God’s goodness to cultivate a grateful heart, even when the story isn’t finished.Four takeaways:Celebration gives God the credit for what He has doneCelebration is something we prepare for, not just something we feelBiblical celebration is a sacrificial response to God’s goodnessKeep celebrating, even when the story isn’t finishedChristian celebration isn’t denial. It’s choosing to remember God’s goodness while trusting Him with what’s still unresolved, because in Jesus, God has already given us every reason for hope.This week, ask yourself: What’s one thing I can thank God for today, even if the bigger story isn’t resolved yet?Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27–44; 13:6 · Colossians 3:16 · Ephesians 5:19–20 · Romans 12:1 · Hebrews 13:15–16 · Hebrews 12:2 · Philippians 4:4Resources MentionedH.G.M. Williamson, Ezra, Nehemiah (Word Biblical Commentary)Abraham Joshua Heschel, Who Is Man?J.G. McConville, Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther (Daily Study Bible)Colleen Chao, In the Hands of a Fiercely Tender GodFor the full gathering of this message which includes worship, visit our Youtube channel. Stay Connected With Hillside Community Church.Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/c/HillsideCommunityChurchInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/hillsidechurches/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hillsidechurchesWebsite | https://hillsidechurches.com

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