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SAA Notes
It is interesting to observe the sorts of people who built the wall as well as those who refused to do any of the work. The same sorts of people today are builders or not of the walls of the living Church – the people of our congregation. The heavenly Jerusalem has a great high wall – an unbreachable security. Revelation 21:12
SJA Notes
* Holy God, Your wisdom calls, that we might learn prudence, learn sense.
“Next to them Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, repaired. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, repaired, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Next to them …”
Look at all the different people that helped repair and build the gates and walls of Jerusalem!
Administrators, church ministers, metal workers, chemists, CEOs, neighbours, brothers, blue collar workers, royalty.
It is the same today.
We all make up God’s church, the heavenly building living stones (1 Peter 2). We come from many different backgrounds, nationalities, situations and vocations.
All of this mix is a part of the building of God’s church!
Let us be encouraged to give to the Lord, wherever He has us, in whatever opportunities He provides – Give to Him of our time, energy and resources, our love.
All good things that He has first given us!
* God Above,
Thank You for building Your church!
Please help us reflect You today.
Amen.