Re:Verse passage – Nehemiah 4:1-8 (day seven)
Now it came about that when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became furious and very angry and mocked the Jews. vs 1
“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me!” Were you ever told that growing up? I understand that the people in my life that tried to get me to believe that really were trying to help, but that may be the biggest lie I was ever told. I have had broken bones. They healed. Yet, all it takes is one negative word and I tail spin into a funk of discouragement, connecting the dots of every other negative word anyone has ever said to me. The sting of words may not hurt as much as the broken bone, but the impact may last longer. Words can hurt!
Discouragement is the devise of the enemy. Quite the opposite of faith which believes the promises and love of God to be true. Faith is hope. Whereas discouragement feeds off negativity and allows us to forget the promises of God. Discouragement believes the worst.
Although it is the opposite of discouragement, faith is also the weapon against discouragement. Just like Nehemiah and the Israelites building the wall, we must press on believing and knowing the promises of God are true. Sticks and stones may break down the walls, but the Word of God has told me to trust in Him. His Word is stronger than any insult or stone that may come flying our way.
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