5 The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa, but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.
For some reason this just caught my attention. The entire chapter has a list of people working together doing a section of the wall and various gates all meeting and joining up with one goal of rebuilding the larger structure. But out of the entire chapter special note is made of the nobles of Tedoa not being willing to get dirty and do their share of the work. I'm curious to see if any ramifications will show up later.
Like any good project things move quickly when everyone works together and does their part. They were unified in the good work as noted in chapter 2. A good lesson for all of us who are followers of Jesus to row together all for the same good work.
looking forward to beginning our fast. I guess effectively it will begin after lunch tomorrow as we are planning to skip supper right? In addition to your friends I think I like to focus on my brother and his wife Amanda. They do not have God in their life and their young marriage to me shows signs of stress. I want to pray for God to begin to work in their lives. I also want to pray for what does God want to be doing through my life. what actions should i be taking now.
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This reminds me of Epheseians....when Pauls talking about how the church works, and how everyone has been given uniques talents that should be put to use for the church. I found it a little dry to read thru. Although, its a great illustration of working together, like you said.
ReplyDeleteyeah.......I agree. Skip supper Tuesday, and gorge ourselves next Wednesday supper!
you're sayin' you're lookin forward it to? Its gonna be painful.
I like your prayer list. I will pray for your bro and his wife too.
should be a real eye opener