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July 10Nehemiah 6 The work on the wall is completed. INSIGHTNehemiah resists the efforts of the adversaries to discourage him or distract him from working on the wall. He is convinced that he is doing the right thing, and he steadfastly resists the interference. The Old Testament often has a literal illustration of a spiritual truth that is explained in the New Testament. In Ephesians 6:11, we read that we are to “put on the whole armor of God”: the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Once these are in place, we “resist”—”stand firm!” PRAYERPraise God for victory in spiritual warfare as we use His armor: Pause for praise and thanksgiving. As you seek to keep your life free from sin, pray this confession to the Lord: Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord: As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Offer this closing prayer to the Lord: |