Neh. 5, 6 [The Message]

It’s almost humorous how many different ways Nehemiah’s enemies tried to deter him. They lied to him, fabricated fictitious accusations about treasonous acts to blame him with, and even tried to kill him. In every threat, Nehemiah WOULD NOT BE STOPPED. He knew he was doing a great work for God and considered every distraction a ploy of the enemy to prevent him from his task.

The devil came to Jesus and tried to do the same. He falsely offered momentary pleasures and fame to Christ to try to get Him to abandon His mission. Finally, Christ Jesus commanded, “,Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve … thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.” [Luke 4]

Your enemies will try to draw you off your obedience to God’s will for your life. Be careful NOT to bow down to nor give in to their devices.

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. [Heb. 12:2]