Crushing Responsibilities
- Nehemiah 4:1-14
Nehemiah was a great leader who faced overwhelming burdens.
Accompanied by Jewish exiles who had returned from Babylon, Nehemiah was given the task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Amid terrible opposition, he refused to be intimidated by the jeers and threats of the enemy. Instead, the man of God organized a dual strategy of construction and military defense—bathing their efforts in prayer: “We made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night” (Neh. 4:9).
Nehemiah addressed the ongoing threats the workers faced by getting their focus back on God: “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, great and awesome” (v.14).
Are you facing crushing responsibilities today? Praying for God’s help and putting together a practical plan can give you strength to complete the task. —Dennis Fisher
Lord, the newness of the day
Calls me to an untried way;
Let me gladly take the road,
Give me strength to bear my load. —Anon.
God invites us to burden Him with what burdens us.
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