Opposition from without was not the only problem Nehemiah faced. Just as dangerous were situations he found among his own people.

Too often today, if someone doesn’t like something another is doing, the response is to mock them or question their worth. That’s what Nehemiah’s opposition did, but it was not what he did. He chose to pray.

The year has begun, and how are you doing? These colder, grayer days can sometimes sap the spiritual energy from the fervor we felt over the holidays. This week’s posts can help! Choose one or two to read again and share with a friend who also needs the encouragement only God’s Word provides.

Was Zechariah being punished for doubting the angel, or was his problem—and is yours—something else altogether?

Once the question leads to action, the activity will grow. What will prompt your upcoming work? What will prompt someone to join you?

Nehemiah experienced what you will discover: When God calls you to restore and rebuild, you can be confident at least two things will happen.

God prompts, often where we don’t expect, sometimes before we even realize we need his help. Are you hoping to feel his nudge?

We have something in common with Nehemiah. Faced with falling walls, he found God’s strength to get busy rebuilding. Will we?

It’s the equivalent of “hello,” but maybe this year we can make it mean more.

Posts this week focus on the new year ahead. Which of these has helped you anticipate the coming months with new courage and resolve? 

The echoes of “Happy New Year” are still ringing in our ears. But, frankly, Lord, “happy” doesn’t quite describe the way we’re feeling as we look ahead to 2022.