A man with a mission

As Nehemiah attempted to do what God called him to do, he faced mocking and threats from outsiders (Neh 4:1, 6:2) and complaining, sin and betrayal from insiders (Neh 4:10, 5:1, 6:12). How easy it would have been for Nehemiah to quit. He had a good government job. He didn’t have to take all this grief. But he encouraged the people, made the necessary adjustments, maintained his integrity and finished the wall in fifty-two days. He plowed through the opposition to accomplish what God had called him to do. God, give me the strength and fortitude of Nehemiah!