Determination

 Scripture:

“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.” ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Nehemiah had rebuilt the wall and was trying to finish the doors and gates. God had done an incredible thing, but his enemies were determined to shut him down and make him discouraged. They intimidated him, manipulated him, and fought against him, but he finished what the Lord wanted him to do. This verse said he continued the work with even greater determination.

Application:

There are times in our lives when the enemy wants to discourage us, frustrate us, and tell us we are failures. Our response must be like Nehemiah, work with even greater determination. When discouraged, there is a tendency in most people to slow down and stop trying hard. In God’s kingdom, discouragement should make us work harder and with greater determination.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, You are awesome and I love You with all my heart. Help me to respond to pressure well. Help me to work with even more determination when things are not going well and people are against me. Show me when and how to be determined. Guide my heart and let me walk in step with You at all times. Show me when to fight, when to build, when to heal, and when to rest.

Yours,

Jeff