Nehemiah 4:6. “So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.” A MIND TO WORK. When there is something important to be done, and we all agree as one This project is to carry out God’s will. Then when we come together; every sister and every brother Will have a part in this work to fill. Some are strong to labor; others have gifts that favor A special part of the work they can complete. There is bound to be opposition when onlookers fear their position Is in jeopardy, so the work we do they will try to defeat.
Like those in times of old, set your mind to work and hold The course, for this work is certainly of God. Those who seek to intimidate, to threaten or initiate A plan to bring the work to a stop – Will turn back and retreat, when they learn they can’t beat Those who have put their mind to the work they do – And have no intention of quitting, and won’t be found just sitting, Until the work they started is all through.
There is no need to be discouraged, for all can take courage When a mind to work for God is real to them. If while working, we watch and pray, and to the work we’re committed to stay, The obstacles and opposition we will leave to Him – Who knows the end from the beginning, and can stop the foes from winning; The battle for the minds of those who labor. We will trust and not be afraid, in the God who all has made – And blessed the work we do with divine favor.
“Heavenly Father: I learn from this passage, that in spite of dangers seen and unseen, when there is a heart and mind committed to the work – the task can be completed. I also learn that You intend us to be practical and take sensible precautions against anything that tries to stop the work. In view of us traveling soon to engage in these two Gospel series, please bring to my mind all that needs to be done ahead of time. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”