Devotion:
Read Nehemiah 4:13-21.
Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem from the exile in Babylon to find that the Babylonians had not only destroyed the temple, but even the walls around the city of Jerusalem and its gates had been demolished. Without strong walls, a city was defenseless and not even a viable city. After surveying the huge amount of work to be done, Nehemiah organized the workers by families and clans and assigned sections of wall and gates to each. When enemies threatened to attack them, Nehemiah assigned some to stand guard while others did the construction. Some did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other. But most importantly, Nehemiah passed his resolve to rebuild the wall on to the workers, and because of their resolve and hard work, the work was completed.
Resolve in this context means the firm determination to do something. As followers of Jesus Christ, we too must have strong resolve in order to stay the course and to remain faithful. Like those who opposed Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls, obstacles and challenges will try to come between us and our desire to live the way of Christ. Without resolve, we may fall away and seek the easier path.
Personal Worship Option:
Think honestly today about the challenges you face individually in following Christ. Reflect on the challenges facing the church in the world we are to serve. Pray that God will strengthen your determination and resolve to stay the course and remain faithful.
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