[5] ☆ Nehemiah 6:4...
"Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner."
■ Satan is [INSISTENT and PERSISTENT] in his efforts to cause us harm.
He is relentless and merciless in his attacks upon us... to wear us down.
Our adversary does not back down... not one minute.
He is seeking whom he may devour...
If he fails in one avenue, he will try another.
Anything good in our lives he will try to corrupt and destroy.
He "niggles" at us... and he "niggles" at us... just like a woodpecker Peck! Peck! Pecks!
In Revelation we are told that he is the accuser of the brethren.
□ Our solution strategy... always be on your guard!
Be sober, be vigilant, Peter tells us.
Watch and pray, Jesus tells us. Always be ready to hear the Holy Spirit speaking to us.
We need to be just as persistent... in our praying, in our reading of the Word and in our focus on Jesus the Author and Finisher (perfecter) of our faith.
Remember, the enemy has been disarmed and defeated.
☆ Colossians 2:14-15...
Put on the whole armour of God and STAND in the POWER OF HIS MIGHT!
Study ☆ Ephesians 6... and 2 Corinthians 10:3-6...
[6] ☆ Nehemiah 6:6-8...
"Wherein was written,
It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu said it, that you and the Jews think to rebel:
for which cause you build the wall, that you may be their king, according to these words.
And you have also appointed prophets to preach of you at Jerusalem, saying,
There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.
Then I (Nehemiah) sent unto him, saying,
There are no such things done as you say, but you feign them out of your own heart."
■ Satan is a "feign" artist... that is, to put on an appearance; to invent fictiously or deceptively; to make believe... he's a malicious storyteller!
Satan is the great [INCRIMINATOR].
He criticises, he mimics, he deceives, he stirs, he pretends, he lies, he makes false accusations... all to frighten, discourage, confuse, create doubt and unbelief in us.
He blows things out of all proportion.
He masquerades as an angel of light.
I'll say it again... Satan is an all out liar... a tattle taler.
He is capable of nothing more.
His ability to lie is evidence of his impotency.
The Scriptures tell us that he is the "father of all lies."
And be aware he uses people that are close to us and cause trouble.
□ Our solution strategy... we must, must, must know WHO WE ARE in Christ to quench all the lies (fiery darts) our adversary would throw at us.
Read, meditate, study the book of ☆ Ephesians...
Use... the shield of Faith and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
We must know Jesus, the Truth, the Way and the Life.
Stay close to Jesus Who is the TRUTH.
Paul says, "Because of God's grace... because of Christ... I am what I am."
This is the reason we must be so INTO the WORD of God.
The Word of God is our only firm foundation.
We also need to ask the Holy Spirit for discernment and direction in all matters.
☆ Nehemiah 6:12...
" And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him."
Beware of false prophets and their prophecies.
Ask God for a double dose of Holy Ghost discernment...
I am really concerned about the many so called prophets and the prophecies that are made on Facebook.