Satan does not seem to be bothered when a person gets a burden, which turns into a vision, mobilization of resources. When work began, the opposition began. Nehemiah experienced this.
Heart stage: Hananiah, one of the brothers of Nehemiah, travelled from Jerusalem and was in Susa, the citadel. He gave a vivid picture of Jerusalem, showing how the city walls were in ruins. The people of Jerusalem were living in great trouble and shame. (Nehemiah 1;1-3) This news unsettled Nehemiah. His heart was broken, emotionally disturbed; he grieved and wept. Nevertheless, he directed his heart towards God.
Prayer stage: Solutions for most problems begin with prayer to the God of Heaven and Earth. (Nehemiah 1:4-11) Nehemiah begins his prayers with praising God for His greatness, his attributes, His covenant and faithfulness. Then he confesses the sins of the people of God who disregarded His Laws. Yet, he held to the promise of God that he could bring back those who were dispersed due to disobedience.
Vision Stage: The human face is an indicator of the human heart. As the chef, he had to stand before the king and was not smiling or cheerful. Even the king could notice his sadness and interpreted that his grief was from a broken heart. (Nehemiah 2:2) Nehemiah explains the situation of his homeland, especially the God chosen city of Jerusalem, and states his vision: I may rebuild it. (Nehemiah 2:5)
Planning Stage: The king understood the heart’s desire of Nehemiah and asked him what he would like to do. Praying to the God of heaven, he spoke to the king, whom he had been wrestling with in his mind for days. He expressed his desire to go to Jerusalem and build the walls of Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 2:4-8) The King permitted him to build, long leave, and even resources.
Implementation stage: When he reached Jerusalem, the opposition through Sanballat and Tobiah began. Satan is not bothered about prayer, vision, and planning, but opposes when the plan is implemented. Those who are scared never implement, and their dreams die with them.
Do I implement or dream and sleep?