I was encouraged recently by Nehemiah and his efforts to rebuild the wall protecting Jerusalem. In the midst of naysayers and enemies fighting to stop the rebuilding of the wall; Nehemiah led his people. People were tired. Nehemiah focused his people on rebuilding the wall.
We all have 'walls' that need rebuilt. I don't often make the process my priority. I want things to happen now. Rebuilding the wall brought families together. Click on the blue link below to read the whole passage. Nehemiah 4:10-19
What an encouragement - protect your families! What are the exposed places in your household? Where are enemies confronting your family?
13 Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows.
If you are still building the 'wall' like I am. Be aware - Be ready - listen for the trumpet!
Nehemiah concludes this passage in verses 19 and 20.
19 Then I said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, "The work is extensive and spread out, and we are widely separated from each other along the wall. 20 Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, join us there. Our God will fight for us!"
