God is building and rebuilding our lives with him each and every day. Nehemiah saw a problem and was distressed. Instead of com-plaining or wallowing in self-pity and grief, he took action. Nehemiah knew that God had placed a burden upon his heart and with the calling and conviction to respond on leading his people not only to build the walls of a fallen city but to rebuild their lives of faithfulness as well.

Nehemiah knew God could use his talents to get the job done. He organized, managed, supervised, encouraged, met opposition, confronted injustice, and kept going until the walls were built. This is the recorded history of the third return to Jerusalem after captivity and an inspiring retelling of how the people were renewed in their faith. God is speaking to us to-day, standing with us today, and by the Holy Spirit building and rebuilding our lives of faith.