Getting the benefit from the Word of God is like drinking tea.

It all depends on how long you leave the bag in the water.

Dr. Tony Evans says a quick dip in the Word won't do.

You've got to let it steep.

We bring our Bibles to church and look spiritual, but then we go home and put it up on the shelf.

That's weak tea.

This is the alternative broadcast featuring the timeless biblical

teachings from the archives of Dr. Tony Evans. When Nehemiah led the people to rebuild the walls of

Jerusalem, it wasn't just a construction project. It was the beginning of a spiritual awakening.

Today, Dr. Evan shows how real

revival isn't triggered by programs or politics, but by a return to God's word. Let's join

him as he explains. Nehemiah has done a tremendous thing. As governor of Jerusalem, he has rebuilt the city's infrastructure he solidified the nation in 52 days

neemaiah is a man of God in government.

For in God's economy, the two were never meant to be mutually exclusive.

For as we saw last time, the Bible teaches that politicians are ministers of God.

It says the king and all those are in authority,

it was God's intent that they even carry out the political realm under his tutelage.

That even if they were not Christians

in terms of their personal commitment,

that the standard of God would be the governing authority

by which they would operate.

For there are even non-Christians who believe in the Ten Commandments,

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