BUILD: Before The God of Heaven

Before Nehemiah ever built a wall, he built an altar of prayer.

In this powerful message, Before the God of Heaven, Adam Woods walks us through Nehemiah 1:4–11, reminding us that every great move of God begins not with action—but with prayer. Before Nehemiah drew plans or rallied people, he fell to his knees. He recognized who God is, confessed his sin, and remembered God’s faithfulness.

As The Crossing enters this season of BUILD, we’re challenged to begin the same way—on our knees, before the God of heaven. Whether you’re a student just starting your faith journey or a seasoned believer, this message will reawaken your heart to the power of prayer and the purpose of surrender. God isn’t calling us to build bigger buildings just for size, but to create more space for the broken, the searching, and the lost.

Through stories of faith—from George Müller’s miraculous provision to the revival sparked by Gypsy Smith—we’re reminded that prayer isn’t preparation for the work; prayer is the work. Revival won’t break out until it first breaks in—inside the circle of our own hearts.

Key Takeaways:
🧱 Prayer is the starting point of every God-sized vision. Before we build, we bow.
🙌 Recognize who God is—both transcendent (above all) and imminent (near to us).
💔 Recognize your sin. Confession isn’t about guilt; it’s about freedom.
🌿 Recognize God’s faithfulness. If He was faithful before, He’ll be faithful again.
🔥 Revival begins in your circle. Draw the circle and pray, “Lord, revive everything inside this circle.”

If this message encouraged you, don’t keep it to yourself!

📅 Join us for Vision Nights on November 9 (4 PM) or November 12 (7 PM) to see how God is moving through our BUILD initiative.