Nehemiah chapter 4 we see God’s people encountering the threats of the enemy in the midst of their rebuilding project. The very presence of the City of God, even just the hint of it established in a region, is viewed as a threat. Nehemiah, awake and aware of the danger, responds in prayer and gives strategic plans for building and warfare. When the threat of attack and sense of discouragement arose, he spoke words of truth and encouragement to protect the people who had a mind to work. Friends, in light of the inevitable attacks of the enemy, let’s be aware, be prepared, encourage one another, stand together in the fight, and above all pray!