What do you do in times of discouragement and opposition? Nehemiah continued to cast vision and lead the people despite all the opposition they faced while rebuilding the wall. There is much we can learn from him about facing discouragement and opposition.
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Whenever we stand on the threshold of departing the wilderness and entering the Promised Land, a shift in mindset and attitude is essential.
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The Threshold From Wilderness to Promised Land (Part I)Read More »
Although Joshua had been courageous in the wilderness years, the Lord still had to command him not to be afraid as they were about to enter the land of promise. Transitioning from one season to another can make one uneasy and uncomfortable. We can’t rely entirely on our past successes to handle the new situations. We need to trust the Lord and depend on Him for the new unknowns. Joshua had to be strong and courageous in the new season as they were about to cross the Jordan river and enter the land of promise. …
Many people like and enjoy the warmth of God’s presence, but they don’t know how to see God’s promises fulfilled in their lives. Some used to get excited about personal prophesies, but now they wonder when and how they are going to come to pass. The truth is that God’s promises will continue to require His children to engage with them in faith and not doubting what the Lord has spoken. The Israelites struggled with this in the wilderness when they doubted God helping them to get to the Promised Land. They focused on their inadequacies rather than God’s miraculous work on their behalf. …
The Israelites quickly found out that God would not gloss over their man-made method of delivering the ark regardless of their joy and celebration! …
