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We rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart. Nehemiah 4:6

Today’s Scripture Nehemiah 4:1-9

Today's Insights Nehemiah is a gripping account of inspiring leadership during intense opposition. The Bible introduces us to other heroic figures during this time of exile and restoration. Daniel was betrayed by rival advisors but survived a den of lions (Daniel 6). His three Jewish friends were also betrayed yet endured a burning furnace (3:8-25). Esther stood up to a genocide planned by Haman, “the most powerful official in the empire” (Esther 3:1 NLT; see chs. 4-8). In a period when Israel wondered if they’d ever have security in their dispersion or in their homeland, God provided hope. He inspired courageous leaders and supernaturally protected His people by turning the tables on their enemies

Today's Devotional During a trip to Brazil with a short-term missions team, we helped construct a church building in the Amazon jungle. On the foundation, already laid, we assembled the various parts of the church like a giant LEGO set: supporting columns, concrete walls, windows, steel beams for the roof, and tiles on the roof. Then we painted the walls. Some people were concerned because they wondered if we could build the church in time during monsoon season. But by God’s grace, the intense rain held off. With help from a few locals and despite various obstacles, we got the job done in record time.

When Nehemiah and the Israelites returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, they faced many obstacles. When their enemies found out what they were doing, they were furious and insulted them (Nehemiah 4:1-3). But Nehemiah prayed and the people persevered together: “We rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart” (v. 6). When their foes threatened to attack, the Israelites prayed and kept guard as they worked (vv. 7-23). They rebuilt the wall in fifty-two days.

Sometimes we’re faced with a daunting task. Obstacles appear in our way, and we and our brothers and sisters in Christ can lose hope. But times like this can be a triumphant moment with God’s help. Trust Him to hold off the rainstorms and look to Him to help us to overcome.

Reflect & Pray Why is it hard to live in unity? How can you work together with others?

Dear God, please help me to seek unity with other believers in Jesus Christ. by Nancy Gavilanes

“我们修建城墙，城墙就都联络，高至一半，因为人民专心作工。”（尼希米记 4:6）

今日经文 尼希米记 4章1-9节

今日心得 尼希米记是一部引人入胜的励志领袖故事，它讲述尼希米如何在激烈的反对中鼓励百姓。圣经向我们介绍了以色列在流放和复兴时期的其他英雄人物。但以理被嫉恨他的众臣出卖，但在狮子坑中幸存下来（但以理书 6章）。但以理的三个犹太朋友也遭背叛，他们却经历烈火，活着走出熊熊窑炉（但以理书3章8-25节）。以斯帖挺身而出，反抗“帝国中最有权势的官员”哈曼策划的种族灭绝（以斯帖记 3章1节；参见 4-8章）。在以色列人怀疑他们在流放中或在家园中是否会有安全保障的日子里，上帝给了他们希望。上帝激励了以色列勇敢的一众领袖，并扭转局势，用超自然的方式保护了他的人民

今日灵修 在与短期宣教团队一起前往巴西的旅途中，我们帮助在亚马逊丛林中建造了一座教堂。在已经打好的地基上，我们像组装一套巨大的乐高积木那样，组装了教堂的各个部分：支撑柱、混凝土墙、窗户、屋顶的钢梁和屋顶上的瓦砖。然后我们粉刷墙壁。有些人很担心，因为他们想知道我们是否能在雨季及时造好教堂。但靠着上帝的恩典，大雨没有降下。在一些当地人的帮助下，尽管遇到了各种障碍，我们还是创纪录地完成了工作。

当尼希米和以色列人从流放中归来重建耶路撒冷城墙时，他们面临许多障碍。当他们的敌人发现以色列人在做什么时，仇敌非常愤怒，并嗤笑以色列人（尼希米记 4章1-3）。但尼希米向上帝祷告，百姓坚持一起做工：“我们重建城墙，直到全城一半高，因为百姓尽心工作”（6节）。当敌人威胁要进攻时，以色列人向上帝祈祷，并保持警惕（7-23 节）。他们在五十二天内就重建了城墙。

有时我们面临艰巨的任务。当障碍出现在我们的道路中时，我们和基督里兄弟姐妹可能会失去希望。但在上帝的帮助下，这样的时刻可以成为胜利的时刻。要相信基督能挡住暴风雨，并要仰望祂来帮助我们克服困难。

反思和祈祷 为什么团结一致很难？你如何与他人一起工作？

亲爱的上帝，请帮助我与其他在耶稣基督里的信徒寻求团结。