If you are in a position of spiritual leadership, this reading has some important lessons for you.

Christian leaders must know how to handle false accusations, vicious letters, unfounded press reports, and gossip. Otherwise, these devilish weapons will upset them so much that they will lose their perspective and spend so much time defending themselves that they will neglect their work, and possibly decrease in church membership.

Nehemiah didn't make that mistake; he took his problems to God in prayer. Remember, the congregation of people is not yours; they belong to the LORD.

Trust God to provide you with your answers on how to lead.

Blessings,

Elder Barbara Hayes

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