Christian Devotional – July 8, 2017

Even though Nehemiah and his group withstand the initial frustration of the enemy, his enemy is by no means done. Continuing in chapter 4, starting with verse 7 and reading through verse 14, we see the enemy regroup and intensify their plan of attack. The Jewish people hear it, and this time instead of just Nehemiah being the one to pray, everyone is praying. The people all take precautions, and Nehemiah sets up some very practical responses to the threats that they face. But, they don’t stop the work! They continue on doing what God has given them to do.

As we mentioned before, we are going to face opposition when we seek to obey the Lord. Just because we withstand the initial attack of the enemy, that doesn’t mean that the enemy won’t try again. Our enemies are sneaky and cunning and seek to bring us down by any means possible. We must stay fixed on God and on his word. We can withstand the attacks, but we must continue the work that he has given us to do. Are we being obedient, no matter what?