TEXT: NEHEMIAH 4:15-23
Self-defense is not necessarily an offence. As long as you did not imitate the offence it is not a sin to defend yourself. But before it gets to such a situation all the necessary steps for peaceful settlement must be taken.
With the help of God Nehemiah got to know the plan of their enemies against them. Therefore it was necessary for him and his people to prepare very well to defend themselves. Be security conscious at your place of work. Remember the Jews enemies do not wish them to rebuild the temple. Therefore it was very important for the Jews cooperate in order to face the enemy.
You need to cooperate with your wife, husband, masters, members of your church, your pastor, leader and mostly your God, in order to deal with your opposition. Remember Satan is the main architect of your problem. What is the relationship between you and your God? There must be a cordial relationship so that He will fight for you.
Listen to the teachings and the sermon that will lead you to cleanness instead of anxious to know about your tomorrow. Eph 5:20 says “that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word
PRAYER: Lord, help me to deal with those that are opposition my success.