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Discover the power of determination in achieving success in life. Learn from the example of Nehemiah, who despite ridicule, discouragement, and threats, remained determined to complete his task. Gain insights on handling challenges and staying focused on your goals.
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Nehemiah 2:17, 18 19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard of it, they laughed at us and despised us, and said, "What is this thing that you are doing? Will you rebel against the king?"
Nehemiah 2:17, 18 20 So I answered them, and said to them, "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem."
The text reveals that Nehemiah was ridiculed and discouraged, but he was still determined to complete the task
The Enemies Nehemiah 2:10 -When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard of it, they were deeply disturbed that a man had come to seek the well-being of the children of Israel.
Our Arch- Enemy There is someone somewhere who is always disturbed each time there is progress in life
The Enemies Nehemiah 2:19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard of it, they laughed at us and despised us, and said, "What is this thing that you are doing? Will you rebel against the king?"
#1 The Enemy’s Strategy • Ridicule Nehemiah 2:19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard of it, they laughed at us and despised us, and said, "What is this thing that you are doing? Will you rebel against the king?"
#2 The Enemy’s Strategy • Discouragement Nehemiah 2:19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard of it, they laughed at us and despised us, and said, "What is this thing that you are doing? Will you rebel against the king?"
#3 The Enemy’s Strategy • Threat Nehemiah 2:19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard of it, they laughed at us and despised us, and said, "What is this thing that you are doing? Will you rebel against the king?"
The best way to handle Ridicule, Discouragement and threat is DETERMINATION
Determination: A fixed purpose, the power and will to persist, resolve, to have the drive, to have the grit, to go the distance, to be hell-bent on reaching a goal and getting it done no matter what.
Nehemiah 2:18 20 So I answered them, and said to them, "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem."
How Determination works There is an expression of Confidence in God #1
Nehemiah 2:18 20 So I answered them, and said to them, "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem."
How Determination works There is an indication of knowing oneself #2
Nehemiah 2:18 20 So I answered them, and said to them, "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem."
How Determination works There is a focus to which one is determined to reach #3
Nehemiah 2:18 20 So I answered them, and said to them, "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem."
How Determination works There is a knowledge of eternal benefit #4
Nehemiah 2:18 20 So I answered them, and said to them, "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem."
We need the DETERMINATION of Nehemiah idealness
People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most men succeed because they are determined to. George E. Allen
On October 29, 1941 - UK Prime MinsiterWinston Churchilsaid at Harrow School (where he was once a student) when he was invited to give a speech...... “Never, ever, ever, ever, never, never give up"
Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas A. Edison
Nehemiah says: "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build”