How Well Are You Known In Hell

In my bible and devotional readings today, I came across the following passage:

When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard [of it], it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel. (KJV)

But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah, the Ammonite servant, heard this, it displeased them greatly that someone had come to seek the welfare of the people of Israel. (ESV)

In this verse we are told that when Sanballat, the governor of Samaria and Tobiah his associated heard that Nehemiah was on his way to Jerusalem they were extremely displeased. Some versions say angry. These two choice pawns of Satan cast a long dark shadow over this wonderful story. These two men, were men of power and influence who opposed the work of God and tried their best to outwit and outmanuever Nehemiah in everything he did. Sanballat and Tobiah knew perfectly well what Nehemiah was after - this man of God wanted to restore the Holy City. Being enemies of God they focused all their Satanic hatred not only on the Lord but on His servants too. That includes you and me too if we are serving Jesus.

We can learn from our past and Christian history that whenever any work of God says, "Arise and build" Satan and his imps respond, "Let us arise and stop this." There were about 50,000 jews that were living in Judah but there appeared to be little concern among them about the state of Jerusalem's walls and the ruined testimony of the faith of the nation Israel. However once Satan found out that thee was one man named Nehemiah who was prepared to sacrifice all and serve God by re-building the walls, then WAR was declared in heaven. Here's a good thought to go with today. No battle can start anywhere in the spiritual sense until somebody decides to stand up, pick up the sword, shovel or trowel and challeng the things that need challenging.

I wonder how much overtime has Satan's demons punched on the time clock because of my willingness and your willingness to stand up and do something for God. And if I can put it another way, "HOW WELL KNOWN ARE YOU IN HELL?" One thing is for sure - when you do stand up and raise your banner for God and are counted as citizens of the kingdom with a desire to see the Lord's church grown, then Satan will throw all his weight against you.

My wife, Baptist Girl aka Honey or Cristina and I often state and know personally that when we truly desire to get closer to God and walk that "highway of holiness" and truly seek to serve Jesus, that, if I may say it, "all hell breaks loose." It seems that the devil will do all to get our eyes off of God. So here's my suggestion for you today. If you don't want a spiritual battle like this, then don't stand up, don't pick up the sword, don't pick up the shovel, dont pick up the trowel. Just stay seated on the sidelines. The devil loves sitting Christians. He hates it when we take a stand for Jesus. Raise your banner today. Let the demons see your flag, and be prepared to do battle as you build your walls.

Resting in Him