Resist the Enemy

 Nehemiah 3-4; Luke 23 

“…our enemies said, ‘Before they know it or see us, we will be right there among them and will kill them and put an end to the work.’ Then the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times over, ‘Wherever you turn, they will attack us.’…‘…Don’t be afraid of the. Remember the Lord who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers.”

Nehemiah 4:11, 12, 14

Every plan and project that God initiates will be opposed by the enemy. Expect it, don’t be surprised. The Jews living near Sanballat and Tobiah had given in to fear and become mouthpieces for the threats of the enemy. They had lost the ability to resist the enemy. When we no longer resist, or fear lies, or slanderous thoughts, we become the tool through which they are repeated to others. Nehemiah’s response was to resist fear and call others to resist fear. We are to remember the Lord who is great and awesome. God’s presence is with us as we walk with him. Greater is he that is within us, than he that is in the world. Worship reminds us of who God is and puts our circumstances in perspective. Nehemiah called his people to worship and then to resist the enemy and fight for their brothers. We do that through prayer as “we wrestle not against flesh and blood…” (Ephesians 6:12 KJV). We resist fear, slander, lust, and any other attack or temptation of the enemy, and hold the ground.

“Lord Jesus, you are great and awesome. I choose to fight today for my brothers and sisters, for your glory.”