Thursday, 26 March 2026
BUILDERS AND WARRIORS
They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon (Nehemiah 4:17).
In Nehemiah’s day, as the people built the wall of Jerusalem, they also held their weapons in their hands. They were not just builders but also warriors. With one hand, they built, and with the other hand, they were battle-ready. That’s how God’s people must be today.
As pastors, leaders, and Christians, we are building the Kingdom of God, but at the same time, engaging in spiritual warfare — battling for the souls of men. This warfare is not fought with guns or swords but with effectual prayer, watchfulness, and the power of words. We must pray and keep praying with fervency, intercede with passion, and make declarations of faith.
Joel 2:15-17 says, “Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly: Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet. Let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O LORD, and give not thine heritage to reproach, that the heathen should rule over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God?”
Notice, it involves everybody, young and old, bride and bridegroom, children and elders; all must be engaged in the Spirit. And then, the ministers of the Lord must cry out, interceding for God’s people. We must stand in the gap so the enemy does not triumph and the nations do not say, “Where is their God?”
We must pray against men or institutions that set themselves to foster persecution of Christians and hinder the spread of the Gospel in the nations of the world. We must thwart such forces and insist that they proceed no further; render their efforts futile, and declare that despite their opposition, the Gospel will continue to spread and prevail.
Don’t be silent or passive. The Gospel must be preached in all nations, and it takes watchful builders who are also warriors to make it happen. Hallelujah!
PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for making me a builder and a warrior in your Kingdom. I labour in the Gospel, steadfast in prayer, and watchful in the Spirit. I refuse to give ground to the adversary; instead, I stand strong, interceding for nations, for leaders, and for the Church. Your Word prevails mightily, and the Gospel spreads unhindered in every nation, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Ephesians 6:18 AMPC; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Colossians 4:2; 1 Timothy 2:1-4
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 6:17-49 & Deuteronomy 31-32
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Romans 3:13-19 & Psalm 95-96