Be Vigilant
Nehemiah 13:4 And before this, Eliashib the priest, having the oversight of the chamber of the house of our God, was allied unto Tobiah:
Vigilance … the times call for vigilance. Now the wall has been built, the work has started well … divine order is being established and we expect there will be peace. But not so. The devil still goes to work …he changes gear and goes to work … underground. Do not expect everyone to be happy, when God begins to do His work in your life …be prepared for trouble from unseen quarters …where you least expect.
The Bible says that the afflictions of the righteous are many …but there is always a deliverance. I wish I could tell you that there will not be trouble but there will be – many troubles. Do not begin to live in suspicion of people, but in the assurance that there is a God that delivers from all and He will help you come on top in all situations of trouble.
One would think the priesthood would be safe from intrigues … but not so. The one who has oversight of the chamber of the house of God is not aligned with Nehemiah …. The devil has found a good tool.
Be vigilant.
1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour
Verses for further meditation
Job 6:23; Psalm 41:11
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Trouble can be concealed in least expected corners. Leaders have mastered vigilance
Suggestions for Prayer
Lord, do not permit my enemy to triumph over me. Amen
As Nehemiah’s wall was built, so will we see a reconstruction in all that may appear in distress and in waste. Nehemiah trusted and feared God, putting his faith in the Almighty whose strength is limitless to exceed all our expectations. Look out daily for Nehemiah’s Wall in 2015 and do invite friends to subscribe to the free email or social media posts. I am praying someone with a burden to be used by God in building will receive a fresh vision and get the job done.
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