Rallying & Supporting One Another
Like the earlier reconstruction efforts
under Zerubbabel & Ezra, Nehemiah’s
rebuilding corps faces opposition
both from without and within.
As the walls rise, so does opposition
from leaders in surrounding provinces.
For each problem, Nehemiah seeks
and finds a God-honouring solution.
Ridicule is handled with prayer;
threats of violence are dealt with by
preparation; discouragement is met
with example of faith in God’s power.
Lord, we will Support One Another: 
When Sanballat heard we’re rebuilding
the wall, he ridiculed the Jews & said:
What are those feeble Jews doing?..
Hear us O our God.. Do not cover up
their guilt… for they have insulted the
builders. So we rebuilt the wall till all of
it reached half its height, for the pple
worked with all their heart (Neh 4:1-6).
The walls of Jerusalem…beginning
to be closed, that they became very
angry. And all of them conspired… to
attack Jerusalem & create confusion.
But we prayed…and posted a guard
day & night to meet this threat (v7-9)
When… we were aware of their plot…
from that day, half my men worked
while the other half were equipped
with spears, shields, bows & armour…
And each of the builders wore His
sword at his side as he worked…
Wherever you hear the sound
of the trumpet, rally to us there.
Our God will fight for us (v15-20).
Lord, we note after work began,
Nehemiah faced slander and threats
from enemies as well as conflict and
discouragement from his own workers.
Lord, we realise when doing Your
work that ridicule may follow as well.
Teach us what to do and give us
grace and power to fulfil the same.
May we never forget to pray for
more things are accomplished
by prayer than we realise. Amen.
Lord, help us to be watchful
in prayer so that we will always
be aware of what we are supposed
to be doing; and understand what
we are not supposed to be doing.
Help us to pray without ceasing
so that we can stand guard against
the plan of the enemy against us.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Lord, learnt from Nehemiah that
teamwork was crucial to complete
the wall. So Nehemiah organised
the workers together to support
each other as a team; half the men
worked while the other stood guard.
For it is also reassuring to know that
warning will be issued when needed
and that ready help will be coming.
Spur us Lord to support one another
for in unity there is strength. Amen.