Experiencing God's Victories: The Dream Becomes Reality Sample

Nehemiah was very realistic. He knew that a group of people wanted to physically harm him and took precautions. Have you ever faced persecution that included either dangerous people or threats? Many Christians around the world today are being killed, jailed, or beaten for their faith. You will protect whatever is most valuable to you. What are you protecting every day (people, time, resources, habits, pleasures, etc)? Nehemiah prayed and took a practical step of action by posting a guard. Do you need to make any adjustments in your life or form a plan of protection? Having a guard did not mean Nehemiah stopped trusting God, instead He was being faithful to defend what God had entrusted to him. Ultimate protection does come from God, but God often involves us in the solutions.