Nehemiah 5:1-7:3; Psalms 1, 107
They finished the wall in fifty-two days. It took nearly that long for my kitchen to be remodeled. The surrounding nations, even Nehemiah’s enemies had to recognize God’s hand in it.
I find it interesting how personal Satan’s attacks became on Nehemiah. Tobiah threatened Nehemiah’s reputation. He hounded him over and over, hoping to break him down. Tobiah intimidated some of the Jews to spy on Nehemiah and report back to him what Nehemiah was saying.
But Nehemiah stayed strong. He knew the truth and stood by it. And he continued the work God had given him to do.
That leads us right into the psalms we read today. We are blessed when we don’t listen to ungodly people. When we delight in God’s law, God uses us to win souls like a tree by the stream that bears fruit and doesn’t wither. God watches over the path of the righteous!
Psalm 107 reminds us how wonderful God’s deeds are toward us. Let’s give thanks for his unfailing love. Let’s be those trees that bear fruit no matter how often or how personal Satan’s attacks become.
Father, I pray that you will continue to strengthen your children. May we delight in your word. May we stay close to the stream of Living Water. May we bear fruit for your kingdom. Bless us, Lord with your presence, your protection, and the confidence to stand against Satan in Jesus’ name.
alighttomyway 
Great words of wisdom dear friend! 🙂
🙂 Love you!
Amen! I should learn from Nehemiah’ strength in my daily life which has so many problems and obstacles. Thank for sharing this well written. Blessing.
Karina, I don’t know your struggles but I know God is able to provide exactly what we need. I’ve prayed for you this morning and will continue to pray that as you lean on him, he will carry you through whatever you are experiencing. And may God be honored in and through your life. God bless you as you (and I) learn from Nehemiah’s example.
Thank you so much for your kindness to pray for me 🙂 well, there are always so many problems in our life. Especially in daily work. Once again thank you so much 🙂
It is my pleasure. You are right to say life is full of problems. Let’s keep our eyes on Jesus! I don’t know any other way to handle the day to day! Trusting God you will see some victories a today. 🙂