Through Scripture and God-given wisdom, you’ve discerned the preferred future God intends for you. You’ve prayed, planned, investigated, and communicated that God-pleasing vision to others who can help make it happen. Now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. But what do you do (and not do) when some big hairy obstacles get in the way?
Then the people of Judah said, “The work crews are worn out, and there is too much rubble. We can’t continue to rebuild the wall.”
Our enemies said, “Before they know what is happening or see a thing, we will be right in the middle of them. We’ll kill them and bring the work to an end.”
Jews who were living near our enemies warned us ten times that our enemies would attack us from every direction. That is why I positioned people by their families behind the wall where it was lowest and most exposed. The people were armed with swords, spears, and bows. I looked them over and proceeded to tell the nobles, the leaders, and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of our enemies. Remember how great and awe-inspiring the LORD is. Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.”
When our enemies heard that we knew about their plots and that God had prevented their plans from being successful, we all went back to the work on the wall. Each person performed his own job. Nehemiah 4:10-15 (GW)
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