When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were very much disturbed that someone had come to promote the welfare of the Israelites. Nehemiah 2:10
I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work.But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official and Geshem the Arab heard about it, they mocked and ridiculed us Nehemiah 2:18-19
But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the people of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem’s walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry. They all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and stir up trouble against it. Nehemiah 4:7-8
When the mockers heard that someone wants to do good to the Israelites, they were disturbed, they now looked for a way to make the Israelites stop, make the Israelites ashamed, the mockers started laughing at the Israelites. When they saw that their mockery yielded nothing and the job was being done, they showed their true colours and planned an attack.
Beloved, are you being laughed at on that task God laid in your heart? Don't let their actions sway you. They are not your friends, they are enemies, they are not giving you wise counsel, they are discouraging you. Encourage yourself in the Lord like David, let the word of God build your faith in Him who sent you.
You are on the right path, be diligent, you will finish well to the glory of God.
Shalom!
