Nehemiah was more interested in the condition of God's people and the place where God's house was than his own comfort in the fortified palace.What was said to the Philippians was true of him many years before." Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others " ( Phil.2:4).Nehemiah was a man of prayer who greatly valued the word of God.He was not discouraged by opposition from without nor from within, and faithfully completed that which God placed in his heart to do for His gloryeBook - Author: Paul Palmer Sr.