DCLM Daily Manna 2025: DCLM Daily Manna 18 November 2025: Ever Ready
Text: Nehemiah 4:13–20 (KJV)
Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, and on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows.
14 And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.
15 And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work.
16 And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.
17 They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
18 For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me.
19 And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work is great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another.
20 In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.
KEY VERSE: Nehemiah 4:16
“And it came to pass from that time forth, that the half of my servants wrought in the work, and the other half of them held both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the habergeons; and the rulers were behind all the house of Judah.”
Since its independence in 1948, the nation of Israel has practised universal military conscription as a vital part of its national security and identity. Every young man and woman is required to serve, reflecting the reality of living in a small nation surrounded by hostile neighbours. This readiness has been key to Israel’s survival.
Israel has faced opposition throughout its history—from biblical times to the present. After 70 years in Babylonian captivity, the Jews began returning home under the reigns of Cyrus, Artaxerxes, and Ahasuerus. Nehemiah was one of those specially raised by God to rebuild Jerusalem’s broken walls. But no sooner had the work begun than fierce opposition arose.
Nehemiah did not back down. Instead, he mobilised the people to work while remaining fully armed. Half of the workers built, and the other half stood guard with spears, shields, bows, and armour. Nobles and common people alike joined hands, staying alert and united until the work was completed.
As believers today, we are also called to rebuild the moral and spiritual walls of our society—walls broken down by sin, corruption, and rebellion against God. This work demands vigilance, unity, and spiritual warfare.
We must:
Arm ourselves with righteousness and truth.
Pray fervently and watch diligently.
Resist the opposition of Satan and his agents.
Continue spreading the gospel despite hostility.
Not everyone will celebrate our progress, but like Nehemiah, we must stay focused. The task is God-given, the mission is righteous, and victory is guaranteed for soldiers of Christ who remain steadfast.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
True warriors do not have multiple worries.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Daily Manna 18 November 2025
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