Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God,  and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. Nehemiah 4:9 In Nehemiah 4, Nehemiah and the Jews are rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Sanballat and others are very angry and intend to stop the work by killing Nehemiah and the Jews. Nehemiah and the Jews were not only actively…

Revive me, O LORD, for Your name’s sake! For Your righteousness’ sake, bring my soul out of trouble. Psalms 143:11 Psalm 143 is King David’s earnest prayer for deliverance and revival.  David says, “For the enemy has persecuted my soul; He has crushed my life to the ground; He has made me dwell in darkness, like those who have long been dead…

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10 In ancient times the strong tower was the central place in the city; people ran to it when they faced any danger (see Judges 9:51). Strong towers were guarded and fortified. When you climb on the strong tower, you can get a clear…