Nehemiah 13:1-31. Christians must learn how to “shut the gates” on temptation, compromise and the enemy. Rather than set ourselves up for failure, we must plan for victory. This doesn’t happen by accident but by giving no place to the devil, resisting evil, making no provision for the flesh or by “shutting the gates” 

Neh 5:1-13. As well as opposition outside of Jerusalem, Nehemiah also had to deal with conflict within the camp. Inner conflict and strife can hinder blessings in our personal lives and in the church. Making good decisions and making right that which is wrong can often be the key.

Neh 2:1-10. Nehemiah & Ezra are careful to recognize that it was God’s Hand working behind the scenes that causes them to prosper to return and rebuild. May we also be discerning and aware of how God hears our prayers, opens and closes doors, turns hearts, and makes a way for us in his time […]