September 28, 2026
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Reading along with us in Nehemiah and 1 Peter? Here’s today’s reading:
Nehemiah 4 (NIV)
Opposition to the Rebuilding
1 When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, 2 and in the presence of his associates and the army of Samaria, he said, “What are those feeble Jews doing?…..Continue Reading
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Nehemiah 4 It’s too bad it had to be that way where they had to carry their sword in one hand and Tool in the other and put half of the men on guard duty , but nice to see the determination of everyone involved in the rebuilding of the wall.
What faith and determination Nehemiah has for Gods people and his holy city. Wow!!
Nehemiah 4
This chapter felt a little like what our lives should always be like to me. There is always work to do to protect ourselves, building our own wall of wisdom and knowledge of God. Then there is also a need for protection, escpecially in the weak or “low spots” of our wall, the places we can be sure Satan will attack because they are vulnerable. So we are always working to strengthen our relationship with God and increase in faith through the knowledge of His word annd there is always a need to protect ourselves knowing that Satan is looming and waiting to destroy that work and pull us away from God.
The Jews were heckled for building the wall and being ridiculed for attempting to do this monumental task. But they persevered in their undertaking, and God was with them so it was all very possible. And Nehemiah gave them words of courage that we too can apply to our own lives – “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.” So with the trust of the Lord being there for them, they didn’t just sit back and do nothing. They devised a plan to protect themselves and were successful with making progress to build the wall. It is good to trust, plan and move forward to accomplish the goals that God has purposed for us to do.
Nehemiah 4
“And I looked, and arose and said to the nobles, to the leaders, and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome, and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your houses.””
Nehemiah 4:14 NKJV
The people are prepared to restore the walls and to protect the workers. Makes me think of the way Paul described the church as the body, built up as every part does its work.