The Sword Of The Builders

Saturday, May 16, 2020

In the days of Nehemiah, the enemies of Israel sought to stop the building of Jerusalem. But the builders responded by carrying their building materials in one hand and holding a weapon in the other. The point was they weren't going to stop building because of their enemies or because of the conflict or the opposition arrayed against them. They just took up a weapon in one hand and kept building with the other. This is crucial. If you serve the Lord if you're doing His will, you will have problems, obstacles, oppositions, setbacks, and things meant to discourage you. But here's the key: no matter what's against you, no matter what the setback, no matter what the problem or conflict, no matter what the discouragement - don't get wrapped up in the problem or the conflict or that which is against you. You just keep building. You just keep moving forward. The attacks are negative - but the work is positive. Those who always tear down will never build anything. But you are called for better things. Pick up your sword, take up your hammer, keep going, build His kingdom, and finish your call.

From Message #1154 - Master Building With Nehemiah