People were concerned about the “end of the age,” when the world would be no more. Jesus gave them some hints to watch for, but His main concern was their faithfulness to the end. I can’t let false doctrines and ever-changing societal norms or world events lead me from holding tight to the truth of who He is. I must cling to the cross no matter what comes my way. To do that, I must intentionally stay in His Word, searching for His truth and praying to remain faithful to the end.
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Step two: care
This report distressed and concerned Nehemiah on various levels. A city without walls was open to attack. This put the inhabitants in a constant state of vulnerability. But this wasn’t just any city—this was Jerusalem, the city where the Lord had chosen to make His name known! The disrepair sent…

