Re:Verse passage – Nehemiah 6:10-19 (day six)
“They all wanted to frighten us, thinking, ‘Their hands will drop from the work, and it will not be done.’ But now, strengthen my hands.” Nehemiah 6:9
A conspiracy was afoot in Judah. Lies, false prophets, and even death threats—each one a calculated attempt to paralyze the people of God through fear. The strategy was simple: if fear could take hold, the rebuilding of Jerusalem would stop.
This is a needed reminder for us today. We also have an enemy—the father of lies—whose schemes are aimed at immobilizing the work of renewal in our own lives, in our churches, and in our communities. Fear is still his favorite weapon.
Nehemiah’s response points us to a better way. Instead of shrinking back, he prayed: “But now, strengthen my hands.” When fear pressed in, he pressed on, trusting God to provide the courage and strength to finish the work.
Where fear would stop us, God’s strength can steady us.
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