Captains of the Army
Nehemiah 2:9 Then I came to the governors beyond the river, and gave them the king’s letters. Now the king had sent captains of the army and horsemen with me
Nehemiah is not alone, for he has not just soldiers, but captains sent to help him. You are not alone in the assignments of God, although you may think so. Consider the experience of Paul.
Act 23:12 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. :13 And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy.
:14 And they came to the chief priests and elders, and said, We have bound ourselves under a great curse, that we will eat nothing until we have slain Paul. :15 Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him. :16 And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul. 17 Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him. 18 So he took him, and brought him to the chief captain, and said, Paul the prisoner called me unto him, and prayed me to bring this young man unto thee, who hath something to say unto thee. :19 Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me? :20 And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly. 21 But do not thou yield unto them: for there lie in wait for him of them more than forty men, which have bound themselves with an oath, that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him: and now are they ready, looking for a promise from thee. :22 So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shewed these things to me. 23 And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night; 24 And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.
God has His people everywhere. He has His people in high places and low places. He has His people even in the camp of those who seek your destruction. He uses people to help us. If He needs to raise a judge to deliver you, He will. If He needs to raise a taxi driver to protect you, He will. When it comes to defending His own, the Lord has enormous capacity that can be deployed on your behalf at the right time.
This day, the Lord will arise to help you. He has set up defenders to speak for you. Don’t panic. You are not alone.
Verses for further meditation
Acts 4:3; Ephesians 3:12
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Leaders understand how to harness the forces around them. There are many sources of help we disregard.
Suggestions for Prayer
O Lord, I thank you for helpers you have sent to defend and assist me. Amen
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