NEHEMIAH 2

NEHEMIAH GIVEN FAVOR BY THE KING + CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S PLANS

Nehemiah goes before King Artaxerxes, who visibly notices his sadness. Through God’s intervention, Nehemiah finds favor with the king and is given the time and supplies necessary to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem.

When Nehemiah arrives in Jerusalem, he keeps the idea God put in his heart close to his chest, not revealing his plans and working in the night with only a few men to prepare for the rebuilding of the city wall.

Not long after his arrival, he faces opposition from two enemies of the Israelite people, Sanballat and Tobiah. These two men question Nehemiah’s intentions and authority, dismissing his permission from King Artaxerxes.

Nehemiah is confident in his calling, trusting that God’s would be upon them and they would prosper.