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The Bible
Nehemiah 6.9
They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination. --NLT
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I just read the book of Nehemiah. If you plan to do something like that, I suggest you use the YouVersion app or something like that. I was able to have the program read the passages to me. It really helps when you encounter one of those chapters that list name after name.Grant me perspicacity
I came across this passage referring to the opposition to the rebuilding of the wall & it really struck me. I am amazed at the wisdom which Nehemiah held. His wisdom was on display throughout the book, but this particular instance is pungent.If I were Nehemiah, I would have over-thought the situation & probably ended up taking the easy route (give up). I would have considered the plausibility of the opposition being a warning from the Lord that I was in the wrong. I would have repented of my good deeds & vowed to stop doing them. But not Nehemiah.
Nehemiah could see right through those serpents. No doubt, it helped that he was steady & secure in the fact that he was a) doing God's work with b) the King's consent, but what wisdom to calmly reassure those around him that their activity was kosher.
I only pray that God grants me that kind of discernment as I seek to follow Him.