Leaving holes or doubling work?
Scripture: Selections from Nehemiah 3 (one more time)
Builders of the Wall
Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests went to work and rebuilt the Sheep Gate. ...The men of Jericho built the adjoining section, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah...Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired the next section. Next to him Meshullam son of Berekiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs, and next to him Zadok son of Baana also made repairs. The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa...
...but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.
...Next to him, the repairs were made by the Levites under Rehum son of Bani. Beside him, Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah, carried out repairs for his district. 23 Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house; and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house...etc...
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In order that Jerusalem's wall might be rebuilt. God called Nehemiah as the foreman. Assignments were made. From smaller portions to larger ones, each did as assigned, and the wall was rebuilt. But what about those that would not participate? ...but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.
This had to result in one of two ways; more work for others, or holes in the wall.
Do you have any doubt that God is calling you to help rebuild His wall? What will happen if you do not put your shoulder to the work?
Questions:
1. Do you have any doubt that God is calling you to do His work?
2. What will happen if you do not respond?
3. Do you think all believers are called?
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May we hear Him, for He surely is calling. Jim
"No sort of defense is needed for preaching outdoors, but it would take a very strong argument to prove that a man who has never preached beyond the walls of his meetinghouse has done his duty. A defense is required for services within buildings rather than for worship outside of them." William Booth
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