BUTTON-PUSHERS
Today's reading: Nehemiah 5-9

"They were hoping to intimidate me and make me sin by following his suggestion. Then they would be able to accuse and discredit me." Nehemiah 6:13 NLT

Button-pushers are not new to our century.

They can be found through out the ages, today in Nehemiah's life.

Nehemiah, in his wisdom, realized who his 'button-pushers' were , and refused to allow them to operate in his life.

We have the same opportunity.

We know the folks who find our last nerve and poke it.

We know the ones who can find our newest wound and pick off the scab.

We know who can say, in that tone, what they say to set us off.

So let's use the example Nehemiah has set for us--see the truth and counter-act accordingly: Change the subject. Tell them your testimony. Laugh it off. Bring up the weather. Smile.

They hope to make you sin, show them they don't have that power!