I am reading the book of Nehemiah. I am strongly encouraged and challenged by it because it tells me that responding to injustice is possible. Nehemiah hears about the wall of Jerusalem in need of rebuilding and he starts taking steps to repair it. We don't see him making excuses, "I am busy at work.", "I need to get my affairs in order.", "I just don't have the time, with my kids in soccer and all.".
Nehemiah sees a need and starts toward fixing it. It is amazing to see the influence he has with the king. Not only did he get permission to go, he requested the king for various letters to make the journey more possible. Of course there will always be nay-sayers. There always is. In fact we read about them twice in the first few chapters.
It is inevitable to experience opposition when you are producing change for the betterment of the Kingdom.
Heart and Soul,
BAG
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