Faith to Stand for God
Nehemiah 2:17-4:23; 6:1-19
Nehemiah called all the people
of Jerusalem together. "Let's build the wall," he said.
"I have the king's permission."
Not everyone wanted the wall
rebuilt, however. Enemies of God's people were angry when
the work started. They came and laughed at Nehemiah and the
people.
"What do you think you are
doing?" they asked. "You are doing this against the
king!"
But Nehemiah was not afraid to
stand up for God. "The God of Heaven will help us," he
answered. We are His servants. We will build the
wall."
The enemies did not quit.
They still made fun of God's people. Then they planned to
attack the city.
Nehemiah prayed and asked God's
help. He told the people, "Don't be afraid. Remember
how great and powerful God is." The people believed Nehemiah
and kept building the wall.
The enemies kept trying to stop
the work by making Nehemiah afraid. But Nehemiah stood for
God and did what was right. He prayed, "O God, make us
strong to finish the work."
And God did just that.
After fifty-two days, the wall of Jerusalem stood tall and strong.
Now the enemies of God's people were afraid. They knew God
had helped the people. Nehemiah helped God's people stay
faithful to do what God wanted.
Bible Verse
“Do
that which is right and good in the sight of the LORD"
Deuteronomy 6:18
