Building a wall

"the work goes on diligently

and prospers"

Ezra 5:8

Men of God rose up to build a house for Him, despite those who wished to prevent it.  This verse is part of a letter sent to King Darius, letting him know that the temple was indeed being built, with heavy stones, and timber being laid in the walls.

It was hard work:  laborious, grueling, and slow-going.  But diligently they worked.  Steadily, earnestly, and with energy.

And here's the best part:  the work was successful.  They were doing the work God had called them to do, and the work prospered in their hands.

One stone, one piece of timber, does not make a wall.  But every piece, combining its strength with others, does its part to make a wall.

It might be hard to see the end, but if the work goes on diligently, it will prosper.

One stone at a time.

~ "You have persevered and have patience,

and have labored for My name's sake,

and have not become weary" ~

Revelation 2:3