The Prayers of Nehemiah

Nehemiah’s 5th Prayer – Nehemiah 6:9

Insights

1. In seasons of national crisis or even deep personal crisis learn to observe the progression of conflict. Notice this progression…..
   1. Ridicule 4:1-6
   1. Conspiracy 4:7-9
   1. Discouragement 4:10
   1. Intimidation 4:11-13
   1. Internal Strife 5:1-19
   1. Trickery 5:1-4
   1. Slander 6:5-9
   1. Treachery 6:10-14
2. Crisis reveals a leader it does not make the leader. You must stay focused on the voice of God and the purposes of God. Build the city – Build the People!
3. As you near the conclusion of one goal the battles intensify. Nehemiah was getting close to the completion of the walls. The enemy’s darkest strategies surface when their grip on power is being ripped away from them. Desperation sets in.
4. Near the conclusion of the wall psychological intimidation was in full force. FEAR in the face of crisis is the greatest weapon used to derail God’s agenda.

Observations

1. In the face of national or personal crisis the enemy’s tactics is always multi-faceted. The battles are never short in terms of time. Prepare yourself for a longer battle and journey through the darkness.
2. What has COVID revealed to you about your own leadership strengths and weaknesses? What is God saying to you about your own personal development and growth journey?
3. Have you noticed the layered disruptions in your life? Notice how disruptions come in a variety of ways and the frequency of their occurrences should be noted. You defeat this layered attack through PRAYER and staying FOCUSED upon God’s agenda.
4. Take inventory of your fear level – where are you on a scale of 1-10. Take corrective measures through triplet prayer partnerships – “A three-fold cord is not easily broken…”

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