2/15/26

Finishing the Work

In this exploration of Nehemiah chapter 6, we discover what it truly means to finish the work God has called us to, even when opposition intensifies at the very moment of completion. The walls of Jerusalem are nearly rebuilt—but the enemy hasn't given up. Instead, he shifts tactics, moving from external threats to more subtle, insidious strategies: distraction through seemingly innocent invitations, slander through public accusations, spiritual manipulation disguised as godly counsel, and internal betrayal from compromised leaders. What makes this passage so relevant to our lives today is the recognition that spiritual opposition doesn't disappear when we make progress; it often escalates. We learn through Nehemiah's responses that finishing God's work requires unwavering focus, prayerful dependence, biblical discernment, and the courage to fear God more than man. The most convicting truth? The enemy's goal isn't always to stop the work—it's to corrupt the leader, to compromise our integrity, to weaken our hands through fear and intimidation. Yet we see that God completes what He begins, and the wall's completion in just 52 days causes even Israel's enemies to recognize divine involvement. This points us ultimately to Christ, who refused to come down from the cross despite mockery and pressure, finishing the work of our redemption so that we might be empowered to finish our work of obedience.

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