Day 262 - The Walls Repaired (Nehemiah 3 - 7) Year 2
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TODAY'S READING:

• Nehemiah 3:1 - 5:13, Nehemiah 6:1 - 7:3

WORD OF THE DAY:

• Repaired

Today’s reading in Nehemiah is filled with imagery of repair—walls being rebuilt, lives being restored, and communities coming together in a time of need.

In Nehemiah 3, we see a detailed account of the collective effort to rebuild Jerusalem's walls and gates. This chapter reads like the credits of a movie, listing the names of the families, priests, and skilled workers who each took responsibility for a specific portion of the wall. It’s a beautiful reminder that rebuilding is a collaborative effort, and we aren’t meant to do it alone. Each group did their part, from goldsmiths to perfumers, showing that every skill, every person, has a role in God’s work.

I love how Nehemiah’s name is listed among the others. Even as a leader, Nehemiah didn’t sit on the sidelines. He got involved in the work, just like everyone else. His example reminds us that leadership is not about being above the task but working alongside others to achieve the goal.

As the work progressed, Nehemiah 4 describes the growing opposition from enemies like Sanballat and Tobiah, who mocked the Jews and doubted their ability to rebuild the wall. Nehemiah responded not with fear or discouragement, but with prayer.

But Nehemiah didn’t stop at prayer. He also took practical steps to protect the people, positioning guards and ensuring that the builders were armed and ready for battle if necessary. Despite the threats and mockery, the people continued to work with a trowel in one hand and a sword in the other.

While the external threats were daunting, Nehemiah 5 reveals that internal issues were just as challenging. Amid a famine, some Jews were exploiting their own people, charging high interest rates and enslaving their fellow Israelites. Nehemiah was furious and called them to repentance, reminding them of their duty to care for one another. The people listened, made amends, and the community was restored.

Meanwhile, Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem continued to plot against Nehemiah. Despite multiple attempts to distract and intimidate him, Nehemiah kept his focus on the task at hand, and the wall was completed in just 52 days.

In Nehemiah 7:1-3, we see the culmination of the effort as Nehemiah appoints leaders to guard the newly rebuilt walls and gates. The work was complete, but the need for vigilance and protection continued.

The story of Nehemiah offers us insight into the process of repairing not only physical structures but also our hearts and lives. Just like the walls of Jerusalem, there are times when our lives feel broken, whether it’s due to relational struggles, personal failures, or spiritual weariness.

As you go through the process of repairing and rebuilding areas of your life, take time to record what God is doing. Keep a journal, write down specific prayers and answers, and celebrate the small victories along the way.

By documenting the repairs God has made in your life, you can look back and see His faithfulness. Share these stories with others—whether with close friends, in small groups, or even with your family. When we remember and recount what God has done, it strengthens our faith and encourages those around us.

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