I bring you good news of deep joy in a shallow world. No matter how many fears and failures you bring to this place; no matter how many times you have to pick yourself up or be picked up after knowing deep pain; no matter how difficult it has been to get through an average day, let alone life itself; no matter what -- God is leading us to deep joy that is eternal in a world that is focused on entertainment. Our main attention is given to Nehemiah, who was called to lead a people out of total disaster physically while Ezra was leading the people out of disaster spiritually. We have here the political and the practical. We have the prophetic and the prayerful. To people caught between ultimate allegiance to God and burdens of the present order, Nehemiah says, "Go your way; eat; give to those…