0573. 561. “Mind to Work”

561. “Mind to Work”

“The People Had a Mind to Work” (Neh_4:6)

If we have “a mind to work” we shall do our best for the Lord. See how Nehemiah’s mind to work worked out.

1. He prayed in the face of opposition—Neh_4:4, Neh_4:5.

2. He watched against the inroads of conspiracy—Neh_4:7-9.

3. He was the more careful because of the wiliness of his enemies, and the feebleness of his friends—Neh_4:10-14.

4. His vigilance was rewarded with success—Neh_4:15-23.

5. He got the people to say “Amen” to the Word of the Lord when differences arose amongst themselves—v. Neh_5:1-13.

6. He had confidence in prayer that God would think of him, since he had thought of God and His people—Neh_5:14-19.

7. His mind to work was evidenced in that he minded to work till it was finished—v. Neh_6:15, Neh_6:16.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH