V.1-6 These same two enemies were very angry; they mocked about the work. But Nehemiah says “so we built the wall.” Don’t let mockery or anger stop you from living for the glory of the Lord. There may even be other Christians who will mock you and tell you that you are too separate but just go on building your wall.
V.14 Nehemiah encourages the workers and says “remember the Lord.”
V.16-23 From that day on, there was watching and diligence and a readiness to defend this work of the Lord. In Ephesians 6, we read of the whole armor of God, and we need all of it, for there are many mighty and watchful enemies.