KNOWING THE TRUTH

Today's reading: Nehemiah 5-9

"My reply was, You know you are lying. There is no truth in any part of your story. They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could break our resolve and stop the work. So I prayed for strength to continue the work." Nehemiah 6:8-9 NLT

Nehemiah knew a lie when it was spoken to him ONLY because he knew the truth. He was well aware of Sanballat's, Tobiah's and Geshem's plan to thwart God's work being done. And Nehemiah knew to expect all levels of attempts at intimidation, discouragement and threat.

And for us, it's never a matter of sorting out all the lies that our enemy throws at us, it is about knowing what God says is true.

Do you know what God says about you?

About His plans for you?

About the purpose, the intent, the charge He has placed on your life?

Do not spend your time wondering about what isn't true, focus on what is. When presented a thought that you don't believe is from God--look into His Word for verification. When a lie is whispered into your ear, counter it with what God says is true.

Know the truth.

Pray.

Get back to work for the Lord!