Rebecca Wheeler-Waltson invites us to locate ourselves in the story of Nehemiah and how it plays out in ways that’s familiar with what’s currently happening in our country [Nehemiah 2:1-8].

Reflection

• Where would you place yourself in this account? As the exiled? The emperor? Or an eyewitness?
• As you ponder what’s happening in this country today (anti Asian hate, Derek Chauvin trial), can you see the exiled, the emperor, the eyewitnesses?  What response is the Spirit stirring in you?