“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 Zakkur son of Imri built next to them 3 The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and put its doors and bolts and bars in place. ” Nehemiah 3:1-3
“ Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the angle to the entrance of the house of Eliashib the high priest. 21 Next to him, Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired another section, from the entrance of Eliashib’s house to the end of it. 22 The repairs next to him were made by the priests from the surrounding region. ” Nehemiah 3:20-22
30 Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, and Hanun, the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berekiah made repairs opposite his living quarters. 31 Next to him, Malkijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the room above the corner; 32 and between the room above the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs.” Nehemiah 3:30-32 NIV
Author of Creation, God and Lord,
Nehemiah ensured all was done efficiently and in order and everyone knew what they were doing. And it was made a simple as possible. No long journeys to work at the other side of the city. You build where you lived. I love the details of the names and exactly where they started and finished and who they joined up with! Everyone knew there patch well and built well because it was for their own good. Some times God calls people to travel and work in different places like those marvelous missionaries who work overseas in countries where it is challenging. Nehemiah was called to return home!
Many he calls us to work right where they are. When I moved a few miles, around the city, it was hard to move church. But I wanted to worship where You placed me and not journey to someone else’s part of the wall. And we have to learn joined up building to reach our city for the Lord. I love that You God make us interdependent for our own good. We learn so much more by working together, side by side, staying humble, sharing the credit, learning many lessons about following You Lord with others in the flock. I love that You know us individually and as a church where we are building. Thank you that we have Your Holy Spirit to guide us, show us how to build up a joined together people not bricks . . .
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Wednesday 8th October 2025
I find myself listening to this as I do not know it well enough yet and I keep spotting scripture in the lyrics . . . some walls have to come down as some go up . . .
People
Come together
Strange as neighbours
Our blood is one
Children
Of generations
Of every nation
Of kingdom come
Don’t let your heart be troubled
Hold your head up high
Don’t fear no evil
Fix your eyes on this one truth
God is madly in love with you
Take courage, hold on, be strong
Remember where our help comes from
Jesus
Our redemption
Our salvation
Is in His blood
Jesus
Light of heaven
Friend forever
His kingdom come
Don’t let your heart be troubled
Hold your head up high
Don’t fear no evil
Fix your eyes on this one truth
God is madly in love with you
Take courage, hold on, be strong
Remember where our help comes from
Swing wide all you heavens
Let the praise go up
As the walls come down
All creation, everything with breath
Repeat the sound
All His children, clean hands
Pure hearts, good grace
Good God, His Name is Jesus
Repeat 4 times.
Lyrics: Joel Timothy Houston