A Word from the Author
Speaking of Nehemiah, Charles Spurgeon said, “We are not called to govern, as he did, with an iron hand, but we ought to be equally inflexible, decided, and resolute for God, and for His holy will.”
In other words, God calls us to be determined!
God’s work has never been easy, and in these last days it is getting more and more difficult to serve. The Enemy is hurling his ammunition at us as never before and is setting his subtle traps where we least expect them.
But the same great God who enabled Nehemiah to finish building the walls of Jerusalem will enable us to finish our course with joy and accomplish the work He has called us to do. There is no reason to quit or even to despair!
In my estimation, when it comes to leadership, Nehemiah stands with Old Testament heroes like Moses, Joshua, and David. It has done my heart good to study this book afresh and learn from Nehemiah the secrets of resolute leadership and successful service. I trust that reading these chapters will increase your own determination to serve God faithfully and finish your ministry with joy.
—Warren W. Wiersbe