Walls are supposed to protect us from enemies, natural disasters, or sudden attacks. The Book of Nehemiah tells us that Nehemiah was sad when he saw that Jerusalem, God's city, had broken walls. God gave him grace in the eyes of the king, and he went under his protection to build the walls. He faced numerous threats when he and his people tried to build the walls. He set up battle stations, and they fought against men who tried to destroy the walls. Nehemiah, the relentless leader, took charge and encouraged his people, saying, "The joy of the Lord is your strength." When his close friend tried to deceive him, he escaped the trap. Finally, he finished what he had started.
Hey, friend, do you see broken walls around you in your life? Keep watch and pray, as Nehemiah said to his people, "Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). When we lose our strength during difficult times, we cannot be victorious in finishing our mission. Let us stay joyful and praise God through our difficulties, building our walls and protecting our friends and families, keeping them under the blood of Christ.
Dear God, open our eyes to see the broken walls in our lives and help us build them wisely. May you empower us to build them. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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