Discouragement from inside
Meanwhile, the people in Judah said, “The strength of the laborers is giving out, and there is so much rubble that we cannot rebuild the wall.”
Nehemiah 4 : 10
In the previous verses, we saw that the enemies of Nehemiah and Jerusalem rose up against them. They discouraged them, ridiculed them and mocked them. But now the people of Judah, their own people are speaking discouraging words to Nehemiah.
Satan uses two strategies :
🔹Opposition from outside
🔹Opposition from inside
In the past few verses, we saw that Satan used the first strategy to discourage Nehemiah and the builders. Now he is using the second strategy to discourage them.
❓Where does this discouragement come from:
It comes from JUDAH - the cream of the army; they were the strongest and the best!Nehemiah must have been discouraged! Those whom should have been sharing the burden and vision most deeply - had no vision at all!
----David Brown(Blue letter Bible)
Application
Yes, we would have faced discouragement from friends and family in our life. But let us never give up but cling to God's promises. At the same time, let us analyze ourselves and find out if we are supportive to our husband and children.
❓Is your child struggling in his studies? Do we say discouraging words or encourage them and help them to do better?
❓Is your husband trying to do something new in his business? Do we encourage them and pray for them or discourage them?
God chose so many people who were not "perfect" for the mission! But He chose them, called them and encouraged them!
👄Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.”
Exodus 4:10👄
How does God respond?
🔥“Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”
Exodus 4:12🔥
May we always encourage others and help them shine for the Lord!
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