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Nehemiah-7

Rebuilding the Wall: A Devotional Study on Nehemiah 7​

Introduction​

Nehemiah 7 begins with the completion of the building of the wall around Jerusalem. However, this chapter goes beyond the physical rebuilding of the walls to emphasize the spiritual and social rebuilding of the people. Let's delve into this powerful passage and gain insight into our own spiritual and social rebuilding.

Section 1: The Restoration of the House of God (Nehemiah 7:1-3)​

Devotional Thought: As the wall was completed, the people celebrated by dedicating the new doors, offering sacrifices, and feasting before God. This chapter begins with the restoration of the house of God, reflecting the importance of a spiritual foundation for rebuilding. Consider the role of spirituality in your own rebuilding process.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you ensure that your spiritual foundations are strong as you rebuild your life?
  • How can you make spirituality a priority in your life's rebuilding?

Section 2: The List of Returned Exiles (Nehemiah 7:4-73)​

Devotional Thought: Nehemiah proceeds to enumerate the people who returned to Jerusalem. Aside from accounting the numbers, he lists the various destinations from which these people came and specifies the priests and Levites included in the group. The list depicts a rebuilt social structure with a diverse makeup. Today, let's ponder on how we rebuild our social circles.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you rebuild your social circle in a way that includes diverse people?
  • How can you foster a sense of community and belonging among your social circle as you rebuild your life?

Section 3: Striking Out the Mixed Multitude (Nehemiah 7:64-72)​

Devotional Thought: Among the returned exiles, there were still men and women who had married foreign spouses. Nehemiah commands them to divorce these foreigners and send them away. The Celestial Bookkeeper reminds us that godly community requires spiritual purity and boundaries. Let's examine spiritual purity in our social circles.

Reflection Questions:

  • Are you residing in spiritually impure community spaces?
  • How can you ensure that your social circles uphold spiritual purity?

Conclusion:​

As Nehemiah 7 comes to a close, we witness completed walls and restored community spaces. The foundation of rebuilding capacitates a robust spiritual and social structure. May we gain strength from the completed walls, the restored community, and the Celestial Bookkeeper's divinely generational instruction. Let's prioritize spiritual foundations and boundaries in our own social circle rebuilding processes.