The Power Of NO
May 11, 2020
In our busy, on-the-go society, there are so many choices and decisions that we face every day.
Sometimes, the most powerful single word we can say is "no".
The Bible teaches us the power of the spoken word. God spoke the world into existence and He said it was good! There is power in His Word and we, as His children, have the authority to speak light into the darkness.
When you are doing the will of God, the best answer you can say to your distractions and detractors is NO.
The power of 'no' can keep you on course, following His plan for your life and free you from hindrances that the enemy has set up to delay your destiny.
Discernment and persistence are the keys to eliminating distractions. No means no, that does not mean people and circumstances will not come back again and again to try and push you off the course of your path.
In Nehemiah 6:3, the enemy was determined to delay and end the repair and rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. Many times the enemy sent men to try and stop Nehemiah from continuing his work of God. This mighty man of God did not waver or fall into confusion. He sent the same message four times. Nehemiah responded ‘Oh No! I am doing a great work I cannot come down!’
Nehemiah 6:8 “No such thing as you say are being done- you invent them in your own heart.”
Nehemiah 6:12 They hired a false prophet to speak lies and rumors against Nehemiah.
What plan do you know that God has set before you which the enemy is trying to stop your progress or even shut down your vision? It is time to hit the repeat button on your response. No means no. "Oh no, I am not going to allow any more distractions to the good plans God has for me and my family!"
"Oh no, I am not going entertain people who consistently deter me and prevent my forward progress."
As Nehemiah’s example of great strength under fire, we too must stay at task doing the will of God regardless of the incredible opposition that comes against us, knowing that when you do the will of God, every detractor and accuser will try to distract you but God’s power is available to carry you through if you don’t quit.
Apostle Cathy Coppola
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