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Not Negotiable
Nehemiah 6:6-7, 8 '[Nehemiah's enemy said]: "It is reported among the nations … that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt ... [and that] you are about to become their king … Now this report will get back to the king; so come, let us confer together." … I sent him this reply: "Nothing like what you are saying is happening; you are just making it up out of your head."'
 Satan will try to wear us down with accusation if he can. "If you keep up this project," he'll say, "You'll ruin your health." "If you stick with this vision you'll lose your family." "If you don't stop now, your finances will be destroyed." And on it goes. What is Nehemiah's response? "Nothing like what you're saying is going to happen, you're making it up in your head" What authority! He doesn't waste time arguing the point; he just puts the accusation to rest. This is what the Bible tells us to do with unjust criticism. We are to tear down the strongholds of Satan, not negotiate with him.
Prayer: 'Lord, help me not to be distracted by the accusations of the enemy, or of other people he might use against me. Help me to stay true to my calling, taking authority over the enemy's lies.'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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