Captivated By A Shared Vision
Note: This reflection continues a series based on the Bible book of Nehemiah. Realizing that the wall’s condition was worse than anticipated and recognizing that the opposition against him was formidable, I wonder if Nehemiah ever questioned that God really called him to attempt something so bold? Regardless of any such doubts, Nehemiah drew on the Lord’s strength and held fast to the vision that God had placed on his heart. He gathered all of the people in Jerusalem saying: “You see the trouble...