Nehemiah 4-7

Nehemiah 4-7 details the rebuilding, revival, of the wall of Jerusalem. The work engaged very person of the assembly of Israel. Yet it was not a construction project as we might think. This was construction in a war zone. A vital aspect of the city's identity was missing. The work was intended to restore the integrity of the city. The last part of 4:23 summarized the work; "Each had his weapon even when he was getting a drink of water." Such should be the description of the church. We have been task with the rebuilding, revival, of the relationship between God and humanity. Yet it is construction in a war zone. There are detractor and myriad of enemies surrounding us. Their hope is to halt the construction. Our hope is to be in God. Though our hands touch every "brick" and "stone" he provides the strength to complete the work.
Stuart