SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah (NIV) 3:1 Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests went to work and rebuilt the Sheep Gate. They dedicated it and set its doors in place, building as far as the Tower of the Hundred, which they dedicated, and as far as the Tower of Hananel. 2 The men of Jericho built the adjoining section, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them.
OBSERVATION: In this chapter Nehimiah writes about restoring the walls around the city of Jerusalem. Many people had accompanied Nehimiah back to Jerusalem for this purpose. It was a job that would take many hands working together. The phrase “…next to him…” is repeated many (20+) times. There are also words like “…the next section…” and “…the adjoining section…”
In this we have a good example of the importance of the body of Christ and its ministry. There is too much for one member to do, but not too much if we all do our part. The styles of work on the wall probably varied from section to section. The work patterns probably varied, but the wall was completed as each one did his part.
APPLICATION: Last week a team of 110 SOAP ministry workers went from Freetown, Sierra Leone to Kailahun, Sierra Leone. They had been invited by key leaders in that city. They took 100 computers and printers to be placed around the area to provide daily SOAPs. They were divided into three groups to conduct three meetings in three areas. Pastor Andrew wrote, “And on the last day of the conference we made an altar call for people to come and give their life to Jesus. Praise the Lord we have 35,000 people who came forward to give their life to Jesus a great harvest for the Lord Praise God.” Wow! There is much rejoicing in heaven!
This happened as people worked side-by-side. Each one was faithfully doing their part! Some gave, some went, some passed out SOAPs, some prayed, some preached, some witnessed one-to-one. Each one witnessed a great miracle of God!
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Your Holy Spirit is moving all over the world. It is a day to be faithful in our assigned places, working side by side with other believers. Use each SOAP reader to be faithful in passing along a witness of Your Son, Jesus. Anoint and bless the workers who will be returning to Kailahun to start Home Fellowship Groups and plant new churches. As you are moving in US College Campuses and in West Africa, move in my area also. Amen
Pastor Leon
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