Today, we study the Book of Ezra 4 which recorded the opposition of the non-Jews to the rebuilding of the temple
The Pertinent Principle for us today is that when an EFFECTUAL DOOR is opened, OPPOSITION shows up as well.
Theme:
“Standing Firm In The Evil Day”
Key Scripture
Ezra 4:1
“Now when the ADVERSARIES of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the Lord God of Israel”
Other Scriptures:
Ezra 4:1
Ezra 4:4
Ezra 4:5
1 Corinthians 16:9
1 Peter 5:8-9
Revelations 12:10-11
Romans 8:37
Psalms 59:1
Ephesians 6:13
Reflection One
“There are Many ADVERSARIES”
The Bible witnessed that when “a great and effective door has opened .. and there are many ADVERSARIES”
The Experience of Zerubbabel and Company is NOT UNCOMMON!
Tactics Of Adversaries
1.Discouragement
(Ezra 4:4)
2. Troubles (Ezra 4:4)
3. Frustrations (Ez 4:5)
4. False Accusations
(Revelations 12:10)
Brethren, we have a Great Enemy-Satan, The Devil. (1 Peter 5:8) – He is also The Accuser of the Brethren.
( Rev 12:10)
All Oppositions of The Believers are traced to Satan.
For Sure
Satan is an ENEMY of God, he is also our Chief Enemy.
Conclusion
Adversaries Are Agents Of Satan
Reflection Two
“Standing Firm in The Evil Day”
The Good news is that we are more than CONQUERORS as we have a potent Armour in Christ.
What To Do In The Evil Day?
1. “Be Sober, Be Watchful”
(1 Peter 5:8)
2. Overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and The Word of Our Testimony
( Rev. 12:11)
3. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world
(1 Peter 5:9)
4. Take up the full armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to stand” (Eph 6:13)
5. We are More than CONQUERORS through THE ONE WHO LOVED US (Romans 8:37)
Hallelujah!!!
Prayers
1.Father, we pray that you deliver us from Enemies.
(Psalms 59:1)
2. We overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and by The Word of Our Testimony. (Rev 12:11)
Amen.
