October 11, 2011 (Nehemiah 5-6; Psalm 146; Luke 24)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “Then I perceived that surely God had not sent him, but he uttered his prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.” Nehemiah 6:12 NASB
Observation: Nehemiah was being led by the Holy Spirit. He was able to spot the snares of satan and avoided much disaster. Satan had invaded the hearts of Tobiah and Sanballat and they were being led by him. They wanted to get rid of Nehemiah so that the work on the walls would stop. They even hired Shemaiah to provide a false prophecy in an effort to make Nehemiah fear and ultimately sin.
Application: Beware! Those who come to you with a prophecy from God telling you what you should do could very well be workers of iniquity. Many wolves are dressed in sheep’s clothing providing false prophecies for people satan desires to destroy. A spirit has entered many causing them to work for satan and accomplish his work. Being filled with God’s Spirit is the only way you will avoid the traps satan has laid for you. So much more the reason we need to seek God daily in His word and in prayer, and be clothed with the whole armor of God!
Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for Your Spirit that opens my eyes to the snares of satan. Fill me with Your Spirit and place within me a desire to seek You diligently, daily. Protect that desire and cause it to grow and produce good fruit. Lord I pray for a sincere desire to pray more fervently at all times, not just in times of distress. I need that closeness to You so that my eyes will see, my ears will hear, and my mind will discern Your will. I praise You Lord, in Jesus name, Amen!