The enemies tried to trick Nehemiah to make him stop working. “Come meet us!” they said. But Nehemiah said, “I'm doing a great work. I can't come down!”
The people kept building and building.
In only 52 days, the whole wall was finished! Even their enemies knew God had helped them do it.
Key Verse
This work had been accomplished with the help of our God.Nehemiah 6:16, ESV
Talk About It
What “great work” has God given you to do?
Story Questions
What did Nehemiah say when enemies invited him?
I'm doing a great work, I can't come down
How long did it take to finish the wall?
52 days
Who did everyone know had helped?
God
Try This Today
Pick a project to finish this week without getting distracted. Celebrate when it's done!
Pray Together
God, strengthen my hands to finish the good work you give me. Amen.