The Hand of Their Enemies
Nehemiah 9:27 Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.
God finds use for our enemies to bring us to our senses. Their enemies are permitted to trouble the children of Israel only so that they can cry to God to send saviors, as they repent of their lawlessness. We see a principle that God has to permit our enemies to defeat and trouble us before it can happen and this also has purpose. God has no comfort or strategy for children of perdition as they have been destined to destruction. It does not matter that they are fattened, untroubled and spread undisturbed.
When we sense spiritual resistance to our advancements, it could mean God wants our attention and that we repent of certain misdeeds. But God is merciful and loves to restore His own when we can humble ourselves to go back to delighting in His laws and complete obedience.
Perhaps you are having business trouble, or vexations in your family or even health issues. It could be that God is seeking your attention to correct certain ways that do not please Him. Ask God to reveal where you have gone amiss …plead for His mercies, be humble to repent once you know what the law requires. God will send His saviors to help you … to rescue you. Christ is the ultimate Savior.
Verses for further meditation
Psalm 34:19 ; Psalm 119:67
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Leaders have learnt tough lessons in previous times of affliction.
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord, do whatever you must to keep me on the path of your holiness. Amen
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