Nehemiah 4-6

During the period of time Nehemiah was rebuilding the broken down walls of Jerusalem, there was a famine. He also endured the persecution of enemy neighboring nations. Food was in shortage and financial pressure affected many. All apparent circumstances were providing resistance to his endeavor. Nevertheless, he steadfastly persevered in his goal. He merely devised strategies to continue the work while evading resistance attacks.

2020 has dispensed multiple challenges to the Christian community. Even government resistance to conducting worship gatherings has occurred … the first and only time I can remember in my lifetime THIS happening. When you approach someone to begin a casual conversation with hopes of sharing your faith, you are looked at with guarded suspicion for fear of contracting covid. Believing in Jesus is branded a laughable weakness by TV personalities.

Despite these and other forms of resistance, the Work of the Kingdom of God MUST go on. Christ’s return is not delayed. What can be done to serve Him and bring others into the Faith must continue.

Work for the night is coming when man’s work is through.