Bible Chapter: Nehemiah 3 & 4

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    The people started working together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.  Many different groups of people were assigned a specific section of the wall and they worked diligently, side by side.  It says they had a mind to work.  This is a good illustration of how to get things done -- work together with a mind to work and stay focused.  The opposition continued.  Sanballat mocked them calling them feeble.  Tobiah mocked them and said that if even a fox were to climb on the wall it would fall down.  Several groups conspired together to attack and create confusion.
    The people continued to pray for God’s help.  They worked together and put armed guards around the workers.  They were reminded to not be afraid but remember that God was great and awesome and was with them.  They worked continually on their important task.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    This is another illustration of the fact that, when people are doing the Lord’s work, there will be opposition and attacks.  The attacks usually are not based on fact, but on accusation and confusion.  The enemy only wants to come against what God is doing.  God’s workers need to keep their focus on the task at hand and not let the attackers sidetrack them from what God has called them to do.
    The enemy fights a mean battle.  He attacks in many ways.  One of the tactics we see here is to attack the integrity of their work.  “The wall will fall down, it is so weak.”  It would have been easy for the workers to get defensive, but they kept on going on the task.

3.  How can I help someone?
    When you have a job to do for God, keep on going.  Don’t let the lies and mockery of the enemy cause you to give up.  It will be worth it all when we see Jesus.