THE WALL IS COMPLETED

 

Nehemiah 6:1-19 / Keywords 6:16

THE WALL IS COMPLETED

 

1. “Now strengthen my hands” (1-14)

Some opponents did not want the returnees to renew their national spirit by

rebuilding the wall. They tried to get Nehemiah involved in politics. He told them

four times that he was too busy building the wall to meet them. His adversaries

tried to frighten him by spreading false accounts of his activities and accusing

him of plotting a rebellion. They even reported this to the government. Nehemiah

prayed for God’s strength and kept on working. His foes sent a false prophet

to warn Nehemiah of a threat on his life and to suggest that he hide out in the

temple. Nehemiah ignored them and kept working on the wall.

 

2. The wall is rebuilt with God’s help (15-19)

After 52 days, the walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt. It was a miracle! It had been

in rubble for 150 years. All their enemies could not but acknowledge this was only

possible with God’s help. God used Nehemiah to inspire them to rely on God by

faith, overcome their fears, renew their strength, and do the work of rebuilding and

restoring.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to overcome Satan’s tactics and fear; help me to keep on

doing your work-and rely on your help.

One Word Be strong in the Lord and experience his help