尼 希 米 記 Nehemiah 6: :10 我 到 了 米 希 大 別 的 孫 子 第 來 雅 的 兒 子 示 瑪 雅 家 裡 ． 那 時 、 他 閉 門 不 出 ． 他 說 、 我 們 不 如 在 神 的 殿 裡 會 面 、 將 殿 門 關 鎖 ． 因 為 他 們 要 來 殺 你 、 就 是 夜 裡 來 殺 你 。 6:11 我 說 、 像 我 這 樣 的 人 、 豈 要 逃 跑 呢 ． 像 我 這 樣 的 人 、 豈 能 進 入 殿 裡 保 全 生 命 呢 ． 我 不 進 去 。

6:12 我 看 明 神 沒 有 差 遣 他 、 是 他 自 己 說 這 話 攻 擊 我 ． 是 多 比 雅 和 參 巴 拉 賄 買 了 他 。 6:13 賄 買 他 的 緣 故 、 是 要 叫 我 懼 怕 、 依 從 他 犯 罪 、 他 們 好 傳 揚 惡 言 毀 謗 我 。 6:14 我 的 神 阿 、 多 比 雅 、 參 巴 拉 、 女 先 知 挪 亞 底 、 和 其 餘 的 先 知 、 要 叫 我 懼 怕 、 求 你 記 念 他 們 所 行 的 這 些 事 。 尼 希 米 記 Nehemiah 6:12-14

10 One day I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was shut in at his home. He said, “Let us meet in the house of God, inside the temple, and let us close the temple doors, because men are coming to kill you—by night they are coming to kill you.” 尼 希 米 記 Nehemiah 6:10

11 But I said, “Should a man like me run away? Or should someone like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!” 12 I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had prophesied against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. 13 He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would commit a sin by doing this, and 尼 希 米 記 Nehemiah 6:11-13

then they would give me a bad name to discredit me. 14 Remember Tobiah and Sanballat, my God, because of what they have done; remember also the prophet Noadiah and how she and the rest of the prophets have been trying to intimidate me. 尼 希 米 記 Nehemiah 6:13-14

今日證道 Sermon Authority Lost Through Intimidation Brother Wendell Wyatt

Authority Lost Through Intimidation

Nehemiah 6 10 One day I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was shut in at his home. He said, "Let us meet in the house of God, inside the temple, and let us close the temple doors, because men are coming to kill you--by night they are coming to kill you."10 One day I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mehetabel, who was shut in at his home. He said, "Let us meet in the house of God, inside the temple, and let us close the temple doors, because men are coming to kill you--by night they are coming to kill you."

Nehemiah 6 11 But I said, "Should a man like me run away? Or should one like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!"11 But I said, "Should a man like me run away? Or should one like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!" 12 I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had prophesied against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.12 I realized that God had not sent him, but that he had prophesied against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.

Nehemiah 6 13 He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would commit a sin by doing this, and then they would give me a bad name to discredit me.13 He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would commit a sin by doing this, and then they would give me a bad name to discredit me. 14 Remember Tobiah and Sanballat, O my God, because of what they have done; remember also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who have been trying to intimidate me.14 Remember Tobiah and Sanballat, O my God, because of what they have done; remember also the prophetess Noadiah and the rest of the prophets who have been trying to intimidate me.

Strategy The enemy’s strategy of intimidation is simply this:The enemy’s strategy of intimidation is simply this: Stop the work of God!Stop the work of God!

Recognizing Intimidation ConfusionConfusion DiscouragementDiscouragement DespairDespair HopelessnessHopelessness Gideon is a good example (Judges 6)Gideon is a good example (Judges 6)

Focus Intimidation puts focus on:Intimidation puts focus on: –What’s going to happen to me? Love puts focus on:Love puts focus on: –God & others – for God so loved the world

What happens with intimidation? It undermines your authority in ChristIt undermines your authority in Christ The Spirit is quenched in your lifeThe Spirit is quenched in your life Spiritual gifts become dormantSpiritual gifts become dormant Typically we try to deal with the fruit of intimidation, rather than the root. ( John Bevere )Typically we try to deal with the fruit of intimidation, rather than the root. ( John Bevere ) Satan’s strategy is for us to yield God- given authoritySatan’s strategy is for us to yield God- given authority

Restore the “Place” Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 18:19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.Psalm 18:19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Never yield the place Eph 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:Eph 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither give place to the devil.27 Neither give place to the devil.

Overcoming intimidation By the crossBy the cross Dead to self, alive to ChristDead to self, alive to Christ

Authority to go! Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Never base your invitation on the size of your congregation...Never base your invitation on the size of your congregation...