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Nehemiah-6

A Devotional Study on Nehemiah 6: Facing Opposition with Faith

Introduction

The book of Nehemiah tells the story of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the return of the exiles from Babylon. As the people worked tirelessly, opposition arose in various forms, including from powerful enemies. We'll be looking at Nehemiah chapter 6, learning to face opposition with faith and trust in God.

Section 1: Facing Threats (Nehemiah 6:1-4)

Devotional Thought: Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem threatened Nehemiah, trying to intimidate him and stop the work. Our faith is often tested when we face opposition, as Nehemiah did here. Let's trust in God's protection and provision, just as Nehemiah did.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you faced opposition or threats in your faith? How did you respond?
  • Who do you turn to when faced with threats to your faith? How can you deepen your faith in God's protection?

Section 2: Facing Distractions (Nehemiah 6:5-9)

Devotional Thought: Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem sent their messengers to distract Nehemiah with false accusations and idle talk. Today, let's learn to filter out distractions and focus on our relationship with God.

Reflection Questions:

  • Are there distractions in your life that hinder your relationship with God?
  • How can you filter out those distractions and focus on God's presence in your life?

Section 3: Facing Fear (Nehemiah 6:10-14)

Devotional Thought: Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem tried to frighten Nehemiah, and his actions might be because of their fear. Today, let's face our fears with faith in God's strength.

Reflection Questions:

  • Are there fears in your life that hinder your faith?
  • How can you deepen your faith in God's strength to overcome your fears?

Section 4: Facing False Charges (Nehemiah 6:15-19)

Devotional Thought: Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem tried to falsely charge Nehemiah with crimes against the Persian king, yet the accusation was proved to be false. Today, let's trust in God's truth and integrity to endure false charges.

Reflection Questions:

  • Have you ever faced false charges toward your faith? How did you respond?
  • How can you trust in God's truth and integrity to endure false charges?

Conclusion:

As we wrap up this devotional study, let's draw inspiration from Nehemiah's faith in God's protection, provision, and truth. When facing opposition in our faith, may we remember to trust in God's strength, filter out distractions, face our fears, and endure false charges, knowing that we serve a faithful God who always has our back.