Reading from Ezra this morning and it got me to thinking about those who opposed the rebuilding of the temple. When they couldn't corrupt the work from within, they managed to disrupt the work from without. Ezra even identifies the leaders by name - "Rehum, Shimshai, and their colleagues". We don't know all of those who oppose the work at Calvary, but I believe that it's important to identify the enemies of the work of God. Any time that the church begins to grow and advance (even if its just a rebuilding phase), the enemy will do whatever he can to frustrate the work. If the devil can't insinuate himself into our fellowship, then he will attempt to disrupt and oppose it from without. We need to be aware of his schemes and be prepared to stand against him in every way. There may be delays in the work, but God's purpose and plan WILL prevail!
Labels: Enemies
// posted by Jeff Schexneider @
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