INTRODUCTION:
In the last part of this series we discovered that both the house and the people of God need to be sanctified for the Glory of God. We also found out that we alone cannot do the work of God as the work is too enormous, which calls for collective responsibilities and efforts; the main reason for which we have to evangelize. As we continue in this study today, may the Lord bless us richly in Jesus name.
1. MOCKERY: THE ENEMY'S WEAPON OF DISCOURAGEMENT
Whenever the devil and his agents know that you are determined to do the work of God, they use mockery and ridicule as weapon: of discouragement and frustration. Neh. 4:1-9, 2:10, Jud. 1 :17-18, Prov. 14:9, Prov. 17:5, II Chi 36:16, Neh. 4:7-8, II Cor. 2:11, Hos. 4:6, Eph. 6:12.
2. PRAYER AND DETERMINATION: THE POWERFUL ANTIDOTES
Opposition to the work of God can be overcome by prayers an determination. Nehemiah's prayers against the enemy We motivated by his faith in God and his love for God's work are people. Neh. 4:4, Jer. 18:23, II Cor. 10:3-5, Ps. 56:9, James 4:7,11 17:20, Mt. 21:21, Lk. 17:6, Gen. 11:6, Mk. 11:24, Neh. 4:9,1 17:21, Lk. 6:12, Acts 1 :14, 6:4, 12:5, James 5:16, I Pet. 4: Phil.4:6.
