So let us work while it is called to-day, for the night cometh when no man can work.
It was no easy work those Jerusalem builders had.

Outdoor work in the East is always hard and heavy; it is no light matter to stand for hours in the scorching sun without a particle of shade, toiling on at heavy and unaccustomed work.

But the builders bravely endured, and were stedfast in the work, and they have their reward.

Their names stand on God's honour list, not even the most insignificant amongst them is omitted.
Workers for God, does the work seem hard?
Are the difficulties great?
Are you weary and faint as you keep at your post?
Does the hot sun of temptation often tempt you to throw up the work?
Think of Nehemiah's builders.

Hold on, cheer up, work well and bravely, remembering that the reward is sure.