Rise & Rebuild: Fighting Opposition

We are continuing our mini-series, “Rise and Rebuild” based on the model of Nehemiah rebuilding. Today, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday as we remember that the Holy Spirit did come as God’s presence within us that never leaves us. Nehemiah preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit, but he did know about the faithfulness of God. God placed on the heart of Nehemiah to rebuild broken areas in this world in need of healing and restoration, including broken systems, relationships, or communities. Nehemiah faced opposition like we face when doing great work for the Lord from the forces of evil in this fallen world. There is a spiritual battle waging that we may feel through circumstances, people, systems, attitudes, or mentalities.