January 26, 2025

MAKE IT COUNT: DO YOUR PART

Nehemiah 2:17b, “…Let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and end this disgrace!” (NLT)

Jerusalem had become an afterthought. It was a “has-been" city on the world stage. The God of Israel was no longer respected or worshiped across the nations. The neglected condition of Jerusalem’s walls and gates resulted in disgrace. Not just disgrace to a city, but disgrace to their God.

Nehemiah 3

38 individual workers are named in chapter 3. These individuals include rulers and priests, men and women, professional craftsmen, dierent ages, even people from outside the city. There was a place and a job for every individual.

The following are several lessons that we learn from this obscure passage:

1. You aren’t _______________________ to __________ it _______________.

2. You __________ called to ___________ your ___________________.

D. L. Moody: “A great many people have got a false idea about the church… They have got an idea that the church is a place to rest in … to get into a nicely cushioned pew, and contribute to the charities, listen to the minister, and do their share to keep the church out of bankruptcy, is all they want. The idea of work for them—actual work in the church—never enters their minds.”

Who can you help? What are you able to do right now for the Kingdom?

3. Some ___________________ do _____________________________.

Nehemiah 3:5, “Next were the people from Tekoa, though their leaders refused to work with the construction supervisors.” (NLT)

4. Some _______________ do _________________ than _______________________.

In verses 11, 19, 21, 24, 27, and 30, we see that some WANTED to do more than the others. Thank God! I bet they were a huge encouragement to Nehemiah. If God calls you to do more, do it with joy. And resist the urge to compare what you are doing with others.

5. Some __________________ are just plain _________________________.

Nehemiah 3:14, “The Dung Gate was repaired by Malkijah son of Recab, the leader of the Bethhakkerem district. He rebuilt it, set up its doors, and installed its bolts and bars.” (NLT)

6. Together, we can __________________________ ___________________.

It’s amazing how many times the phrases "next to him,” “next to them,” and “next to that.” The people were working hand to hand.

Nehemiah 6:16, “When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God.” (NLT)