Rise & Build
Casting Vision clearly & invite buy in
Before You Watch: Know Your Opposition
Every builder faces resistance — not just from people, but from patterns, personalities, and principalities that rise up against divine progress. In Nehemiah’s story, those forces took on three names: Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem.
Each represents a spiritual tactic designed to frustrate your purpose.
Sanballat mocks your momentum — a spirit of counterfeit counsel that sounds logical but is lethal to your calling.
Tobiah infiltrates your inner circle — a spirit of mixture that hides behind good language but brings confusion and compromise.
Geshem surrounds you with storms — a spirit of distraction that uses chaos to pull your focus from the wall.
These aren’t just ancient enemies; they’re modern mindsets and moments we all face while building. You’ll see their influence in your business, your ministry, even your daily routines — anywhere you’re advancing something that carries Kingdom impact.
So before you hit play, take a deep breath and reflect:
👉 Where have I felt the sting of mockery, the weight of confusion, or the chaos of distraction?
👉 Could these be indicators that I’m building something worth fighting for?
Now, let’s uncover what these names really mean — and learn how to discern, resist, and rise above them.
But here’s the part many builders miss — opposition doesn’t just come to stop your progress; it comes to silence your vision.
Sanballat, Tobiah, and Geshem didn’t attack Nehemiah’s hands first — they attacked his voice. They knew if they could shake his confidence, they could cloud his clarity.
And that’s where this week’s lesson connects: vision casting.
When you open your mouth to declare what God has shown you, you reclaim the very territory the enemy tries to confuse. Your words reestablish focus, ignite faith, and align others to the work.
So as you watch today’s video and step into this week’s teaching, remember:
Every distraction that rises against your vision is a clue to its divine importance.
And every time you speak what you see, you build what they said could never stand.
Now — let’s talk about how to cast vision that inspires others to rise and build with you.
🎥 Press play on today’s video: “Know Your Opposition — The Enemies of Every Builder.”
Don’t leave without spending some time in the reflection section. 🗝️