SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 2

Nehemiah faces King Artexerxes downcast and depressed. The King asks him why he looks so gloomy, which opens up the opportunity for Nehemiah to share his desire to leave his post as cupbearer in Susa, to wall builder in Jerusalem. The trajectory of Nehemiah 2 is really quite inspiring. It begins with a downcast Nehemiah, but it ends with resolve, hope, and motivation. As we go through this story, we hope you will feel inspired to grow together in faith, motivated by the Holy Spirit as the Master Contractor.