Episode 86: Marriage Covenant PART 5 - Save the Nations

ALWAYS AN ENEMY
Nehemiah 3
10 When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were very upset, angry that anyone would come to look after the interests of the People of Israel.
19 When Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arab heard about it, they laughed at us, mocking, “Ha! What do you think you’re doing? Do you think you can cross the king?”
20 I shot back, “The God-of-Heaven will make sure we succeed. We’re his servants and we’re going to work, rebuilding. You can stick to your own business. You get no say in this-Jerusalem’s none of your business!”
BOTH Nehemiah & Esther were strategists
• They carefully waited on God
• They plan in advance
• Esther even invited the enemy to two banquets before revealing her request - she was waiting on God
• Nehemiah did not tell anyone - at night he investigate the status of the city
Nehemiah address the people after investigated;
Then I gave them my report: “Face it: we’re in a bad way here. Jerusalem is a wreck; its gates are burned up. Come-let’s build the wall of Jerusalem - ZANZIBAR - and not live with this disgrace any longer.” I told them how God was supporting me and how the KING was backing me up. They said, “We’re with you. Let’s get started.” They rolled up their sleeves, ready for the good work.” ‭‭Nehemiah‬ ‭2‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭MSG