Handling Opposition

When Sanballat, Tobiah, and the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they became furious. 8 They all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and throw it into confusion. 9 So we prayed to our God and stationed a guard because of them day and night.

Neh 4:7-9 (HCSB)

As a Christ follower you should expect opposition. I know that isn't very optimistic but it is true. When we follow Christ we are sure to encounter opposition. If you haven't yet, give it some time. Anytime we are hard at work in Kingdom work Satan will also work to challenge what God is doing. So we should know how to handle opposition.

When Nehemiah and the people found out that there were those not so excited about their mission to accomplish God's plan for their city, they had to figure out h0w to handle the opposition. They took two steps we should learn from.

1. They prayed to God.
2. They posted a guard.

When facing opposition we too must pray and then do what we are able to do to face the opposition.
Opposition is never easy to deal with but when we take wise steps and pray seeking God's help we know that we can be victorious.