Be Determined is a study of the book of Nehemiah, the king’s cup bearer who went back to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall around the city. His determination came from his zeal for God and the time he spent with God in prayer about it. He faced taunting and threats, but he did not give up - he relied on God to help him. Ken Baugh says, “If you want to develop determination, the kind of resolve that does not give up in the face of opposition, then follow the example of Nehemiah and take every situation to the Lord in prayer, asking Him how things should be done.” And Warren Wiersbe writes that “the same great God who enabled Nehemiah to finish building the walls of Jerusalem will enable us to finish our course with joy and accomplish the work He has called us to do.” Through studying the book of Nehemiah, we are also reminded that when God wants to accomplish something through us, he puts us in the right place at the right time and prepares us for the work. We just have to pay attention, be willing, and care. ( )