Overcoming Opposition

When God calls us to build His kingdom, we should expect opposition—but we must never let it stop us. This powerful message from Nehemiah chapter 4 reveals how God's people faced intense resistance while rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, yet pressed forward with unwavering determination. We see Nehemiah confronting both external enemies who mocked and threatened violence, and internal voices of doubt and fear that whispered, 'We can't do this.' The beauty of this passage lies in Nehemiah's response: he prayed first, then prepared strategically.