Prepper Recon

So the wall was finished in the twenty and fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty and two days.

Nehemiah 6:15

Today’s verse comes after the fall of Jerusalem and the 70 years of exile, which the Jews spent in captivity for having left the path ordained by God. The remnant that had survived the Refiner’s fire finally returns to their homeland where they are met with opposition at every turn.

First, Nehemiah had to contend with the Jews who were mixing with the pagan culture by marrying women who had no regard for God. This was the sin that had put them in such a terrible position in the first place.

Once that issue was sorted out, he had a local pagan leader, Sanballat, who caused trouble for him time after time. Sanballat would send him threatening letters, trying to dissuade Nehemiah from rebuilding the wall. Sanballat sent letters to the King of the Persian Empire accusing Nehemiah of being a rebel. Nehemiah took care to keep going in the face of opposition, staying vigilant against physical, political, and spiritual attacks. And through his perseverance, the wall was finally finished.

For us, the enemy is not waiting for the rebuilding phase to launch his attacks. He is already at work to break down your spirit and your motivation, even before the Refiner’s fire has been lit. It comes in the form of spiritual attacks when you can’t seem to get along with your boss, your children, or your spouse. It comes in the form of physical attacks, when you’re sick, injured in an accident, or lose your job. And it comes in the form of political attacks when you’re labeled as a bigot for not condoning transgenders, selfish for not accepting socialism, or a domestic terrorist for believing in the Constitution.

We have a tough row to hoe as true Christians in a post-God America, but this is not our home, and one day we will be finished with our work on the wall. Let us ignore the attacks and keep building the wall in the name of Jesus, that we might hear him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Jesus said “what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet loses his own soul?” Prepper translation: “What good will it do you to survive the coming economic collapse, nuclear war, or even a zombie apocalypse if you don’t know you will go to heaven when you die.” A recent study found that 10 out of 10 people die! On that day we will meet our Maker. It only makes sense to be prepared for that day. Click here to learn more about knowing GOD.

Have a blessed day and happy prepping!

Mark