Neh. 4 [The Message]

Because of the threats from their enemies, Nehemiah instructed the workers on the wall to be armed. They worked and defended their work simultaneously to make progress. They would not be deterred.

The Psalmist declared, “Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand;” [Ps. 149:6]

Our defense is not a carnal weapon. It’s the Word of God. We learn and use God’s Word to defend and sustain everything we do. With the knowledge that we are doing the Lord’s Will, we fight on. We are very careful to give God praise continuously because He becomes our defense.