Sound the Trumpet Again

Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, "Don't be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!" When our enemies heard that we knew of their plans and that God had frustrated them, we all returned to our work on the wall. But from then on, only half my men worked while the other half stood guard with spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. The leaders stationed themselves behind the people of Judah who were building the wall. The laborers carried on their work with one hand supporting their load and one hand holding a weapon. All the builders had a sword belted to their side. The trumpeter stayed with me to sound the alarm. Then I explained to the nobles and officials and all the people, "The work is very spread out, and we are widely separated from each other along the wall. When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us!" Nehemiah 4:14-20

Rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem
It is ongoing.
Are you rebuilding your spiritual wall?

The people of Judah were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, following their return from exile in Babylon. Nehemiah organized the people and they were making good progress, but their enemies the Horonites, the Ammonites, the Arabs were threatening them. That is where this passage of scripture comes in. Nehemiah told the workers, "Don't be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for…you, your families and your homes.” Nehemiah only had to sound the alarm…the trumpet signal…and the workers would go from working on the wall to fighting their enemies, with God’s help. God will fight for us. The same goes for today…for us. God will fight for us. Life is a spiritual battle. Put on your armor, listen for the trumpet or sound the alarm.

A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. Ephesians 6:10-18

Be strong in the Lord. Be strong and courageous. Are you feeling strong today? Are you in the midst of rebuilding the wall of your spiritual fortress? Ask God for His help and be assured that God will fight your battle with you.

Prayer ~ Lord God, You are going with me! You will fight for me against my enemies, and You will give me victory!' Deuteronomy 20:4. I praise You and give You glory.

Daily Bible Reading: Joel

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