Nehemiah 4:14 (NLT) 14 Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the nobles and the rest of the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes!”
As I have studied more in depth over the last couple of years, Nehemiah has become someone that I have a lot of respect for.
Why?
Because he was a truth warrior.
He knew how to discern, and he knew how to stand and speak for truth and righteousness.
As a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, Nehemiah had gained the king’s respect for his dedication and faithfulness.
When Nehemiah became aware of a dire situation regarding many of his fellow Jews, he knew he had to act and help them.
He approached the king and obtained permission to take leave from his duties as the king’s cupbearer so he could go and help the Jews who were returning to Judah from exile to rebuild their homeland.
Many of the people in the land opposed them. But Nehemiah was not to be deterred. He stood strongly and boldly, continuing to work feverishly and diligently to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem.
And in the verse above, he encouraged his fellow Jews to do the same.
Do not be afraid of the enemy!
And we speak these same words to you today.
Do not be afraid of the enemy! Remember Who it is that fights for us!
Stand and fight for your wives and husbands, your brothers and sisters, your sons & daughters, and your homes!
Remember the Lord, who is glorious. Take heart in His faithfulness. Draw your strength and courage from Him!
As David said to the Philistines before he slayed the giant, so we also speak to our enemy;
1 Samuel 17:47 (NKJV) 47 Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.”
So, when the enemy taunts you, telling you that you will lose, stand firm and know that the battle is not ours, but belongs to God our redeemer!
Amen
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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