I replied, “There is no truth in any part of your story. You are making up the whole thing.”9They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination.

I realized that God had not spoken to him, but that he had uttered this prophecy against me because Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him. 13They were hoping to intimidate me and make me sin. Then they would be able to accuse and discredit me.

Lord God my Father,

Protect me and give me discernment and boldness to live your will without distraction from those who make up lies to mislead others.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen