Nehemiah 3:1. “Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.”
THE WORK. There are some things to be built but a lot more to repair – After tragedy has nearly destroyed a work. Spiritual leaders need to step up to lead and share That others will see that from physical labor they don’t shrink.
To repair a work so large each person has a place To fill that fits with others and is uniquely theirs. When that work is completed you will see in their face Evidence for that work they really care.
Removal of the ashes and all the broken pieces Is where this kind of work begins. When you get down to the foundation, you will see this Is the place to begin building what was broken again.
Walls need to be built to protect the citizens – There are enemies that still want – To hinder and divide – to capture the innocent, And in their strength, their numbers they flaunt.
Gates are important for there is an in and an out To the place where, with His people, God dwells. They are open to receive those who come from without, And who are willing to do what God wills.
Gates can also be closed when danger appears. It is important to keep God’s people safe. The guarded gates, calms all those who have anxious fears, Of those who want to be in a safe place.
When the walls of protection are erected and strong; The work changes that it may maintain The challenge to keep in what is right and what is wrong, So, it all won’t have to be done over again.
“O Lord God, there are those we know who resent the doctrine of separation from the world. They seem to like to think assimilation of everything to be what is in Thy plan. Please keep me from bring harshly critical of all that is around us, but wholly committed to what Thou hast given us. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”