In fifty-two days the wall was complete—a miracle of grit and grace. The enemies who once laughed now whispered, “God has done this.”
Yet, even more than stones and gates, Nehemiah was rebuilding people. He organized worship again, read the Law publicly, and called the nation to repentance. What began with construction ended with consecration.
Nehemiah’s strength was not in his planning but in his praying. Again and again, he whispered, “Remember me, O my God.” When the threats rose, he prayed. When fear whispered, he prayed. When success came, he prayed. Every decision was laid before the God of heaven who had first broken his heart for the city.
His story reminds us that leadership is not about title or talent—it’s about burden and obedience. You might not be rebuilding ancient walls, but perhaps you’re trying to rebuild trust, family, or faith. The work may feel heavy. The criticism may sting. But the same God who strengthened Nehemiah strengthens you.
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
So rise. Pick up your stone, your prayer, your courage. What lies broken does not have to stay that way. The God who stirs hearts in palaces can still steady hands among the ruins.
Rise and build—because what God begins in burden, He finishes in strength.
Dr. Kevin A. Hall
The Way | Christian Leadership & Theology Series
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