In Nehemiah 11–13, alongside Hebrews 12:1–2 and 2 Corinthians 7:1, we see that dedication celebrates what God has rebuilt—but reformation is what sustains it. The walls are finished, the city is populated, and worship erupts in joyful dedication. Yet Nehemiah also reminds us that revival without ongoing reformation won’t last. God’s people must guard the house, confront drift, and keep the covenant urgent in everyday life. This passage calls us to run our race with focus, lay aside what corrupts, and continually realign our lives with God’s purposes so the rebuild doesn’t just end well—but endures.