Nehemiah did not give value to the threats of his enemies.
He gave himself to the task before him and let the Lord deal with the efforts of those desperately trying to prevent the rebuilding of the wall.
Anyone who has determined to serve the Lord has found that there are always those who try to subvert or stop the work. Almost anything is game. The enemy will threaten, storm about and lie.
There must be wisdom about how to handle the matter. For the most part, Nehemiah riveted his attention on the job and refused to be distracted. Hallelujah! What a magnificent picture of a trusted servant who has his priorities in order.
There are times when action must be taken, but wisdom will preside. Counter measures should never be taken just because of fear or self-defense. The important thing is the work of the Lord, and if it is His work, He will oversee it. This applies to everything from the missionary frontier to the home life.
Isn't it all His work?
Aren't we building that which cannot be built with human hands?
Aren't there constant attacks and missiles of distraction?
Soldier of The Cross, look up and move on!