When the Walls Are Finished, the Real Work Begins – Neh 7
Nehemiah 7 Success can be deceptive. When the walls of Jerusalem were finally rebuilt, it looked like the job was done. The rubble was...
Finishing Strong When the Attacks Don’t Stop
There’s a common assumption that once a major task is completed, the pressure will ease. Nehemiah 6 gently but firmly dismantles that...
When Your Name Is Attacked but the Work Must Go On
Few things are as draining as having your integrity questioned. A rumour, a half-truth, or a whispered accusation can sap energy faster...
When Good Invitations Become Dangerous Distractions
Most worthwhile projects don’t fail because of outright opposition — they fail because of distraction. We begin with passion, clarity,...
Living Proof of Grace in a Self-Serving World
Nehemiah 5:14–19 The final movement of Nehemiah 5 shifts from confrontation to example. After exposing injustice and calling for...
The Gospel and the Way We Respond to Correction
Nehemiah 5:6–13 Nehemiah’s response to the crisis in chapter 5 is striking. He is angry — deeply so — but he does not react...
When the Gospel Is Tested Inside the Church
Nehemiah 5:1–5 One of the great surprises of Nehemiah chapter 5 is not where the trouble comes from, but who causes it. The external...
Trowels and Swords: How God Gives Victory in the Middle of the Work
Nehemiah does not respond to discouragement with slogans or denial. He responds with God-centred leadership and practical faith. In the...
When the Work Feels Heavy: Facing Discouragement Head-On
In Nehemiah 4, the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall doesn’t stop because the enemy attacks — it nearly stops because the builders lose...