Nehemiah prayed with utter humility seeking God for success before the king. God granted it. But the way was not easy. The road to Jerusalem was dangerous. God protected him. But the place was not easy. The walls were broken down. But God enabled him to work hard leading the people to build. But the building was not easy. The nonJews oppsed them strongly. There was political pressure and physical threat. But God was with them and they kept building. But the team was not easy. Some Jews took advantage of others financially. But God gave Nehemiah courage to confront. The people repented. But the finishing was not easy. Opposition grew and became personal with attacks on Nehemiah’s character. But God gave wisdom to see through them. Nehemiah stayed focused. The walls were built in 52 days. Because God gave success.
I want to keep my focus on God, relying totally on him for what He has before me. This coming Sunday is the All Church Celebration — I trust Giod to move as only he can for his glory.
