Opposition is normative to the gospel-centered life! What we do in the opposition declares not just our faith, but our motives in the fight. In Nehemiah 3-4 we find that the project of rebuilding the wall has commenced and is growingly effective. Everywhere one looks people are joining in the work. But as they work, the local governors of the Canaan natives begin to harass, spread rumors, and bully the Jews. The text highlights the reality of spiritual warfare and the demand to PRAY and WORK in the midst of it. We are not to stop the work because we discover those who oppose it. In many ways, their opposition should fuel our faithfulness to God's call. We are to be WARRIORS and not wimps in these hard moments. Message preached on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at ParkerDC.
