In this passage Nehemiah needs great wisdom and understanding how to unite God's people to the task of rebuilding the gates and walls of Jerusalem. These walls have sat for 140 years in ruins. God leads Nehemiah to rally the people together around God's glory/reputation and assign them smaller tasks connected to their personal interests or livelihoods. They all worked 'next to him' to get God's job done.
Topics:
commitment, encouragement, fellowship, glorify, one another, sacrifice, trust, unity