“I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?” Nehemiah 6:3. NKJV (of 6:1-3)
Some people will try and stop you from doing what God wants you to do. This may be in an innocent way because they want your attention. However, it may also be that they do not want this work to be completed. Nehemiah's only remaining task was to install the doors (6:1). The last part of a task can be the toughest part of all; he had to persevere. He received some inside information that his enemies were planning to harm him (6:2). Nehemiah was adamant, he would not leave God's work to submit to his enemies requests. You never leave something greater to do something lesser. You must carry out the will of God, despite the odds against you. He knew their intentions and he was determined not to let them have their way no matter how demanding they became.
When you know that you are in God's will, doing what He has given you, don't give in to distractions. There was still a way through the wall because of the gates not being erected yet; his enemies knew that and wanted to prevent the gaps being filled. Your enemies will try and prevent you from carrying out God's work too so be alert to what is around you. We ran a day centre in the church I pastored, and this was open 7 days per week. One of the officials from head office visited one day and asked if I would consider having two services in the evening as some felt their handbags and other valuables may go missing because of the 'Down and Outs' visiting too. I replied to this with, 'Yes, I will consider this if you can show me in the bible where Jesus would have done this'. That was the end of that conversation and I never heard anymore about it.
Some people will always try and find fault in what you do, whether you are in church leadership or it is known that you are a believer. They will watch you to see if they can find something to trip you up and then make a big thing out of it. They did this to Jesus so, they will definitely do it to you as well. You can't stop them so don't go out of your way to try. Just get on with what the Lord has given you to do.
Think of it this way. The devil doesn't like you - at all. Therefore, he will use people to try and prevent you from doing things for God. If you're in a secular job, some will make your life a misery if they can because of your faith. Don't retaliate, God will do that for you, just silently forgive them and get on with you work. Never let anything prevent you from doing what God has called you to do!
Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard.
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Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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