The Biblical story of Nehemiah is a powerful reminder that our integrity affects our testimony. As the Old Testament civic leader was working to rally people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem, opponents continually tried to derail his efforts. A man named Shemaiah tried to convinced Nehemiah to hide in the temple for Nehemiah’s own safety. But God’s word forbade ...
Nehemiah had an amazing 52 days. He had cast vision for people who didn’t know him, yet he convinced them to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. This impossible task was made even more difficult due to his enemies constantly attempting to distract and destroy him. Additionally, there was considerable infighting. But the work continued with God’s constant and miraculous help. ...
Your enemies have no need to bother you when you’re failing, but when you’re experiencing success, look out. Nehemiah experienced some significant success on his project of rebuilding Jerusalem. As he neared completion, his enemies tried everything they could think of to distract or destroy Nehemiah. On multiple occasions, Nehemiah’s enemies tried to draw him out to harm him. But ...
Twenty-eight years ago, my wife, Kathy, had to have surgery due to breast cancer. That morning me and a team of prayer warriors prayed over a skeptical surgeon. After the surgery, this surgeon looked dazed as he said, “I don’t know what just happened, but that was the best surgery I’ve ever performed. It felt like I was watching someone ...
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