Nehemiah 2:18 Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me, as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.
In the face of strong opposition and the seemingly impossible task of rebuilding the walls and gates, Nehemiah stood up with firm faith that the hand of God was with them. In such faith he exercised strong leadership and encouraged the people to rise up and build. Under his influence and encouragement they were able to strengthen their hands to begin and to finish this good work.
When God has a mission to accomplish, He raises up a man of faith to lead His people to carry out His purposes to finish the job in spite of the obstacles in the way. The Bible is full of stories of men and women of faith whom God used to finally bring the Savior into the world for all of us.
Leadership demands faith that God is in this mission and will finish the work. Accomplishing the mission also requires faithful people who will respond to the call to service and strengthen their hands for this good work. We respond to God’s call with faith which strengthens our hands to do His good work.