Nehemiah's Motivation
Moving Beyond Opposition
Passiveness (Neh.4:6),Mockery (Neh.2:20), Conspiracy (Neh.3:9), Threats of physical attack (4:17).
The word opposition is comprised of the prefix oppo meaning "to oppose,or come against" and the suffix sition meaning "position or status" therefore we have the concept of opposing ones position,or status and the desire to cause one to alter course,change directions,or to stop altogehter.
In building kingdom wall street the opposition is not as much physical as it is spiritual,yet it is one in the same.In the body of Christ the building of the wall of financial wealth for the advancement of the kingdom for the most part has been passive.The general consensus of the alleged body is satisfied with bake sales,fish frys,and the tithing as it relates to the Levitical priesthood system as opposed to God's honor system of kings.
It is the responsibility of the leadership to learn and to teach the body that the wealth that will advance the kingdom of God in the earth will not fall from the open windows of heaven,but already exsist in the earth in the face and person of the marketplace,case in point the wise king Solomon.
Christ in his death,burial,resurrection,and enthronement iniated a royal order of kings to facilitate the amassing of the world's wealth on behalf of th kingdom of God.The opposition to build financial wealth is the psychological slavemaster of the traditional,religious order of believers who feel that it is divine to wear the garment of poverty.Often at the mention of wealth be it currency (Money) or physical assets (Land,buildings,or office supplies) the tenets of of opposition rear their ugly heads.
The labor of love through prayer,strategy,and tenacity must help the body move beyond opposition for the sake of the kingdom and the generation of builders to come.
I thank my God daily and make mention of all of you in my prayers daily for your unfeigned faith.Since the beginning erection of kingdom wall street we have seen miracles of manifestation from every directional hemisphere of the globe in testimony of our labor. I have seen cohesive covenantship between KCIC & KINGPRIEST INC. the leadership and the lay kingpriest together we are building a kingdom wall,a citadel if you please for financing kingdom projects nationally and internationally nor by might,nor by power,but by His spirit-Apostle Billy R. Woodard .
After getting pass the making of the golden calf by the cooperation of Aaron, going along with the people. Moses went before God on behalf of the evil they had done. God dealt with them and let them know exactly how he felt about it...they continued in the process, Moses brought the necessary correction...God continued to give instructions, the company of people moved forward. God still made a covenant with the Israelites...God held fast to HIS promises and said, He was sending HIS Angel ahead of time to drive out ALL of the ites (their enemies). Although HE called them stubborn and hard-headed, HE still had nothing but good and HIS promises in HIS view for them. (Merciful Father) HE said, Go your way, lest I destroy you on the journey. So they had no choice but to keep moving with fear and trembling, honoring the GOD of heaven and earth and submitting to what God was commanding through Moses.... HE wanted to see them in their repentant state, KEEP PRODUCING and taking heed to HIS voice after heart-felt repentance. HE graced them to advance and occupy. Moses spoke to the entire congregation of Israel, saying, "This is what God has commanded: (HE continued to give instructions, even after the terrible act of disobedience, rebellion, disloyalty, and dishonor.) HE has a remnant in the midst of the Apostolic and Prophetic remnant, that will in fact obey. Moses told them, "God said, Gather from among you an offering for God. Receive on God's behalf what everyone is willing to give as an offering: etc etc.... Come all of you who have skills, come and make everything that God has commanded: .. So everyone in the community of Israel left the presence of Moses. Then they came back, every one whose heart was roused, whose spirit was freely responsive, bringing offerings to God for building the Tent of Meeting, furnishing it for worship and making the holy vestments. They came, both men and women, all the willing spirits among them offering brooches, earrings, rings, necklaces..etc etc etc....Every man and woman in Israel whose heart moved them freely to bring something for the work that God through Moses had commanded them to make brought it, a voluntary offering for God..... He filled sons with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and know-how for making all sorts of things, ..working in every kind of skilled craft. And he also made ....He gifted them with the know-how needed....they can make anything and design anything. ..The men were eager to get started and engage in the work. The people kept on bringing in their freewill offerings, morning after morning. (All of these great words from Exodus, true accounts....the attitude of their gratitude after being restored back to right standing....closing this good news...Exodus ... All the artisans who were at work making everything involved ...one after another....to
ReplyDeleteMoses, saying, "THE PEOPLE ARE BRINGING MORE THAN ENOUGH FOR DOING THIS WORK THAT GOD HAS COMMANDED US TO DO!" SO MOSES SENT OUT ORDERS THROUGH THE CAMP: "MEN! WOMEN! NO MORE OFFERINGS FOR THE BUILDING OF THE SANCTUARY!" (Can you imagine hearing that and coming to that place with the building of KINGDOM WALL STREET) THE PEOPLE WERE ORDERED TO STOP BRINGING OFFERINGS! THERE WAS PLENTY OF MATERIAL FOR ALL THE WORK TO BE DONE. ENOUGH AND MORE THAN ENOUGH!!!!!! Exodus..... HALLELUJAH!!!! *KCIC/KPI.. SHOUT UNTO GOD WITH THE VOICE OF TRIUMPH!!! IT IS WRITTEN...THIS SHOULD BE A SOURCE OF OUR MOTIVATION TO MOVE BEYOND ANY AND ALL OPPOSITION!!!!! THE POWER AND ABILITY TO BUILD WITH WILLING SPIRITS AND FREE WILL OFFERINGS EMPOWERED BY GOD AS MEN AND WOMEN OF GOD...THE KNOW-HOW!!! GLORY!!!! MORE THAN ENOUGH.. THAT IS OUR DECREE.. IN JESUS NAME!!!! Father we thank YOU for YOUR Word and we are MOTIVATED to MOVE FORWARD with Repentant hearts and FOCUSED on THE ASSIGNMENT!!! THIS DAY, WE CHOOSE TO MOVE BEYOND ALL OPPOSITION AT ALL TIMES AND DO THE WORK, IN JESUS NAME!!! WOO HOO!!!! DIVINELY ENCOUNTERED TO BUILD!!! HATS OFF BUILDERS!!! *Investor Brown
I've learned that Kingdom operations must face opposition. It's during such times that we are more able to see what we truly consist of. We learn who's truly with us, and who's really going against the grain. We dare not hinder the word of the Almighty by muzzling the ox.....
ReplyDeleteNevertheless, no weapon that is formed shall be able to prosper. There is no assignment by the kingdom of darkness that can stop the Almighty's hand and heart from being made manifest.
We have already prevailed.
We WIN!