13th June
Fear
- of COVID
- of anything
Prayer - that we can overcome our fears, including of COVID spreading in our community.
Nehemiah 3, 4
Fear - COVID infected vistors cause fear.
Fear in Jerusalem while Nehemiah oversees the rebuilding of the wall.
2.1 kilometres. 41 different sections delegated.
The Nobles who weren't working - there are always people like that.
Nine gates.
Sanballet and Tobias - They tried to undermine the confidence of the Jews.
vs 6
But morale can be fickle.
vs 7
Beginning with prayer, but following it up with practical activity.
Prayer and practical action aren't incompatable.
Exhausted workers.
vs 10
Fear was driving the exhaustion.
vs 11
Panic and fear were spreading, the perception of danger was derailing the project.
Response.
vs 13
Soldiers were posted at the vulnerable points.
Psalm 127
Conviction - The Holy Spirit says you have sinned.
Condemnation - Satan says you are worthless.
Ephesians 6:12
Nehemiah 6:16
Self interest motivated the enemies to oppose the Jews.
We need to reinforce and encourage each other to overcome fear.
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