Don’t Let Them Stop You

August 14, 2026

"Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the children of the captivity builded the temple unto the Lord God of Israel; 4 Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in building," Ezra 4:1,4

It does not make a difference how nice you try to be to some people there will always be someone who will not receive your kindness. There are going to be some who will let you know that they do not like you, and there are going to be others who try to hide the fact they are plotting against you. There is nothing you can do to stop from having an enemy, for whatever the reason they are determined they will not let you succeed at anything you try. There will be times when you will not know who your enemy is until you begin to be blessed by The Lord. The Scripture reminds us that, when the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that they were building the temple unto the Lord, the people tried to weaken their hands, and troubled the building. I encourage you today not to worry about your enemies but remember the God you serve is on your side. Some people will do all they can to stop and block your progress especially when they see The Lord blessing your life. When they hear about all the great things The Lord is doing in your life they will try to do all they can to weaken you, but you must remember that your strength is in The Lord. They will do all they can to try to frustrate you, but know your peace is in The Lord. As long as you do not grow, and do not become free, some will not mind you trying or doing anything, but when you begin to grow and be free the enemy will try to stunt your growth in The Lord, but do not let that stop you, keep going and just like the children of Israel they kept on building despite those who were against them, and finished the building. No matter what I will never let my enemies stop me from getting to the place The Lord has for my life, and when my enemies try to weaken me I know all my strength is found in The Lord. Since I know that The Lord is with me always, I have no doubt, "It's My Year To Get My Thing From My God!"

Prayer:

Lord, thank you for always walking with me. Thank you for allowing me to prosper in spite of the plan of the enemy. Thank you Lord that you have not allowed my hands to be weaken because of the noise around me. Thank you for always being with me. I love you Lord. In Jesus Name Amen.

Be Inspired, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Pastor
Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church
Mount Vernon, NY