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Sanballat and Tobiah

Nehemiah 4:1-3 "But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews. And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned? Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.

Sanballat and Tobiah were not happy about the progress that the Israelite were making. They made fun of the Israelites. It is not everyone who will be happy with your life. Its not everyone who will be happy to see you making progress, just like Tobiah and Sanballat. They will despised whatever you are doing and seek to discourage you. This week I encourage you to be careful of Sanballats and Tobiahs in your life.

Do not listen to what they say, do not give them your attention, do not entertain them because they will destroy you. All you need to do is focus on what you are doing and pray to God for leadership. Keep your eyes on the goal no matter what happens.

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