A Heightened State Of Security
Nehemiah 4:7-9 NKJV
[7] Now it happened, when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the walls of Jerusalem were being restored and the gaps were beginning to be closed, that they became very angry, [8] and all of them conspired together to come and attack Jerusalem and create confusion. [9] Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night.
A heightened Security implies an increase in security protocol. That refers to " increased measures taken to protect a place or ensure access control, often implemented in response to perceived threats or increased security risks. It may involve a variety of actions, including stricter access control, increased surveillance, and greater vigilance among personnel. When a nation, state, or institution experiences a significant incident (e.g., terrorist attack, natural disaster, civil unrest), it often prompts a heightened security response.
Judah was faced with five enemies. Some were individuals, others were communities: Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites. When they saw that the walls were being restored, they conspired to attack the children of Israel.
Sanballat was a Horonite official and the governor of Samaria under the Persian Empire. He is primarily known for this opposition to Nehemiah's effort.Tobiah was an Ammonite official. The Ashdodites were the inhabitants of the Philistine city of Ashdod. The Arabs wete a momadic group identified by their linguistic spread. When opposers arise to projects, its time to pray and prepare
God answers prayers. Don't let anyone kid you. That's why the enemy will try to destroy your prayer life before it attacks. Don't let it happen.They prayed and set a watch. Those two combinations never fail. Pray and watch. Don't take anything for granted. Victory is yours, in Jesus Name. Good morning.
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