Jesus Famous With Nate Holdridge

  “In Judah it was said, “The strength of those who bear the burdens is failing. There is too much rubble. By ourselves we will not be able to rebuild the wall.” And our enemies said, “They will not know or see till we come among them and kill them and stop the work.” At that time the Jews who lived near them came from all directions and said to us ten times, “You must return to us.”” (Nehemiah 4:10–12 ESV). [Setting: Jerusalem] Waves of discouragement and frustration came into the city. Excuses abounded. Too much rubble! Our enemy's threats! Our friends have invited us to stop! But they didn’t stop. Discouragement and fear and fatigue require breakthroughs. Nehemiah said, "Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes" (Nehemiah 4:14). A point comes in any church's life where atrophy sets in. The passion and joy and labor begin to dry up as people begin to grow discouraged in the mission. Soon, the fight, and what they were f