Neh 6:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8–9 : Nehemiah replied boldly, denying the accusations and saying, “No such things as you say are being done, but you invent them in your own heart” (Nehemiah 6:8 ). He recognized that their real goal was to weaken his hands and stop the work. Instead of giving in to fear, he prayed, “Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands” (Nehemiah 6:9 ). When we face lies or intimidation, we should trust God to give us strength and stay focused on our mission.

‏ Nehemiah 6:8

v. 8–9: Nehemiah replied boldly, denying the accusations and saying, “No such things as you say are being done, but you invent them in your own heart” (Nehemiah 6:8 ^a). He recognized that their real goal was to weaken his hands and stop the work. Instead of giving in to fear, he prayed, “Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands” (Nehemiah 6:9 ^b). When we face lies or intimidation, we should trust God to give us strength and stay focused on our mission.