In this week's episode we looked at some of the similarities that Nehemiah possessed that makes him comparable to that of a healthy tree. A healthy tree has a firm foundation and is able to withstand negative environmental condition such as bad weather. Like a healthy tree, Nehemiah's foundation was the Lord. He was sure to rise despite the odds because his foundation was firm and unmovable. We also see from scripture that He was able to withstand the negativity in his environment (Sanballat and Tobiah).

Like Nehemiah, we should seek to develop a sense of focus and resilience in the midst of opposition. As Nehemiah rose to Rebuild, we saw that his enemies changed their strategy in an attempt to overthrow him but Nehemiah was able to discern their schemes. The apostle Paul warns us in 2 Cor 2:11 to be vigilant because of the schemes and cra ...