Walls And Gates
A Devotional Study of the Book of Nehemiah

In a world overflowing with distractions, temptations, and challenges, Christians need strong spiritual defenses to guard against the overwhelming pressures of life. In his new book, Walls and Gates: A Devotional Study of the Book of Nehemiah, author and spiritual leader Les G. Tripp offers a powerful guide to help believers strengthen their spiritual walls and gates, using the life and leadership of Nehemiah as a model.

Drawing on the biblical account of Nehemiah’s efforts to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem, Tripp encourages readers to reflect on their own spiritual lives. Walls and Gates is a series of devotional thoughts that explore the concept of creating effective barriers to protect one’s heart and mind from the distractions and attacks of the world, the flesh, and the devil.

“We are all influenced by what we allow into our lives,” said Tripp. “But as believers, we need to actively build strong spiritual walls to safeguard our hearts and minds, just as Nehemiah did for Jerusalem. This devotional is a call to evaluate and restore our personal walls and gates—our spiritual defenses—so we can stand firm in faith.”

Each devotional in Walls and Gates focuses on key actions taken by Nehemiah and his leadership in rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls, and draws applications for today’s believer. With practical lessons on spiritual protection, faith, and discipline, the book helps readers develop the strength to guard against distractions, temptations, and spiritual warfare.

Walls and Gates includes:

• A detailed description of Nehemiah’s actions in rebuilding the physical and spiritual walls and gates of Jerusalem.

• Reflections on how these actions apply to the believer’s personal spiritual journey.

• Thought-provoking questions to challenge the reader’s spiritual walk and ministry.

• A related New Testament scripture to deepen understanding and application of the teachings.

Throughout the book, Les Tripp emphasizes the importance of building spiritual protection through faith in God’s Word and through the disciplines that help guard one’s heart and mind. He also highlights Nehemiah’s leadership qualities, encouraging readers to emulate his focus, determination, and trust in God as they build their own spiritual defenses.