In this sermon on Nehemiah 6, we see how Nehemiah, undeterred by threats and distractions, models a life of focus and discernment, insisting “I am doing a great work and cannot come down.” He shows us that discernment is as essential as determination—knowing when certain “comforts” or “luxuries” are not ours to take, so we can remain true to our calling. Ultimately, we see Jesus who “set His face like flint” to accomplish salvation, rejecting every shortcut and temptation. We, too, are urged to identify our “great work,” cast aside both sin and unnecessary weights, and fix our gaze on Christ. In doing so, we commit ourselves to building lives—and a church—grounded in relentless devotion and guided by devotion