“Then I said to them, “You see the bad situation we are in, that Jerusalem is desolate and its gates burned by fire. Come and let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem that we may no longer be a reproach.” Nehemiah 2:17



Life can be challenging.

Things we build up can come crashing down. Our seemingly secure worlds and comfortable lifestyles can be rocked and shaken. Shattered dreams, personal emotional upheavals, fractured friendships, ruptured relationships, sudden loss of loved ones, job layoffs, and serious financial setbacks, to name a few real life situations, can leave us reeling and feeling like life needs rebuilt.

This week we are going to look to Nehemiah who knows something about rebuilding. Study Nehemiah chapters 1-6. Dig deep into the Word. Walk with Nehemiah through the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls. Nehemiah lays out for you and me a road map for rebuilding our walls when life needs rebuilt.

How To Rebuild Your Life

Review The Ruins Nehemiah 1-2

Nehemiah’s heart was heavy. Jerusalem lay in ruins. Nehemiah left a cushy job to survey the damage. He assessed the ruins realistically. Faced what had fallen down.

What needs rebuilt in your life? Review the ruins. Survey what has happened. Assess what is needed to rebuild. Be realistic as you commit to rebuilding.


Resolve To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:1-5

Nehemiah determined the walls could be rebuilt. And he would rebuild them.

You can rebuild your life. Resolve to do so. Commit yourself to God’s restoration process. Decide to give yourself wholeheartedly to the rebuilding of your fallen walls.


Rally Support Nehemiah 2:17-20, 3:1-32

Nehemiah knew he couldn’t rebuild Jerusalem’s walls without help. So he enlisted the Israelis to assist.

You need a support system to rebuild your life. Who are the people you need to help you? Relatives, friends, your pastor, a counselor? Build a team to help you rebuild.


Remove The Rubble Nehemiah 3:23-30, 4:10

Nehemiah and the people cleared the rubbish. They rebuilt Jerusalem’s new wall on a cleared foundation.

Start removing rubbish. Chuck bad attitudes. Adjust dysfunctional behavior. Clear up and clear out what the Lord directs you to in order to begin again and rebuild.


Raise Up the Walls Nehemiah 4:6-7, 21-22

Neemiah and the people rebuilt the wall side by side. Families worked together to rebuild God’s holy city. The wall went up brick by brick.

Ask God what bricks you need to rebuild. Then lay bricks one at a time. Lay them soundly. Your new wall needs to be fall proof.


Resist The Opposition Nehemiah 2:10, 19-20, 4:1-8, 11-12, 6:1-14, 16

Nehemiah and the people were opposed every step of the way. They prayed, stood guard, and worked together to defeat their adversaries.

The devil does not want you to rebuild. Resist him every step of the rebuilding process. Keep your spiritual armor on. Pray. Stand fast with your support system.


Rely On God’s Resources Nehemiah 2:4-8, 4:4-15

God answered Nehemiah’s prayers for help. He gave Nehemiah favor with the king, support from the people, and victory over his enemies.

Look to the Lord to rebuild your life. Trust Him for everything you need.


Rejoice In Your Rebuild Life Nehemiah 6:15-16, 13:27-43

The wall was finished in record time. Party Time! The people gathered for a praise service on top of the walls. They shouted God’s praises so loud that San ballet, Tobiah and Geshem had to hear them. Rejoicing in the Lord was the order the day.

God will help you rebuild “your wall”. When your wall if raised up, take time to celebrate. Throw a praise party. Invite your friends. Tell them what the Lord has done for you.

Life need rebuilt? Start rebuilding. Begin today. Put your heart and hands to the good work of rebuilding what needs rebuilt. Rise up in the strength of Jesus Christ. Rebuild with the help of the Holy Spirit. Then rejoice, giving glory to God!

“And those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins, you will raise up the age-old foundations; and you will be called the repairer of the breach; the restorer of the streets in which to dwell.” Isaiah 58:12

A Word For Your Week: Rebuild what needs rebuilt with God’s help.