Bro. Stephen Powell            July 30, 2023

“Wall Builders:  Enemies Outside”

Nehemiah 4:10-14

¹⁰ Meanwhile, the people in Judah said, “The strength of the laborers is giving out, and there is so much rubble that we cannot rebuild the wall.”

¹¹ Also our enemies said, “Before they know it or see us, we will be right there among them and will kill them and put an end to the work.”

¹² Then the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times over, “Wherever you turn, they will attack us.”

¹³ Therefore I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows. 

¹⁴ After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”

• The Enemy of Fatigue (v10)

There are times when we can grow tired in our service.

• The Enemy of Frustration (v10)

What rubble in our life is holding us back from being wall builders?

• The Enemy of Fear (v11-12)

When people talk against you, don’t talk back – talk to God.