T.D. Jakes says “Anytime God answers your prayer, and the opportunity presents itself, there are always going to be opposing factors that make success not taste successful… Success will taste stressful, because your opportunities come wrapped in opposition.”
This was exactly what happened to Nehemiah. He had a vision coupled with passion, experience favor from the king, motivated his countrymen and took initiative to rebuild the wall. But not everyone was excited about this new project.
Sanballat , who will show up several times during the project, was the leader of the criticizers and distracters. His purpose was to create fear. Some people sit on the sideline and never ever stepping out for the LORD because they know opposition will come. They somehow think their life will be better or easier if they simply “lay low,” Nothing could be further from the truth!
Tough times are going to come anyway; but remember, tough time do not last. When we are growing and moving forward, we are far more equipped to deal with those tough times. So use the season of opposition as opportunities to grow stronger, develop resolve and move forward with what God has called you to do. So as you face your opposition, Know that God has called you and He is with you!
Read Nehemiah 2:9-10
