Do Your Part

Widespread Participation

People from all walks of life

The high priest and his brothers rebuilt the sheep gate and consecrated it. The rest was not consecrated until it was all complete.

Verse 5 is important to note that not EVERYONE was on board, but their mention is put in context by the overwhelming support of the rest of the people.

Verse 12 Shallum one of the rulers of Jerusalem

People from within and without the city

Verse 13 - Zanoah was 10 miles away and they built about 1,500 feet of wall

You have an important role to play in the building of God’s Kingdom.

As each part of the body fulfills its purpose the symphony of cooperation is amazing.

Operating in yourGiftedness

Some worked on the walls, some worked on the gates, some worked on the towers.

Filling in the nail holes at Live Oak Baptist Church

Although we have different gifts, they are of equal value because they were each given by the same source.

Do that which God has called you to and trust Him for the rest.

When you have been faithful you have been successful.

Stay in Your Lane

One of the most amazing parts of this is how the people set their minds to the needs in front of them.

Over and over in this chapter you see people doing the repairs to the wall in front of their home.

Don’t rob others of their blessing by trying to shield them from their responsibilities.

Over and over in this chapter you see people doing the repairs to the wall in front of their home.

Start with the need that is closest to you.

This, by definition is your own obedience.

Focus on ways that you can grow in your faith.

Make the walls strong because they are your first barrier to the enemy.

Never stop working on it until it is finished.

Stephen taking care of people says he is better at than Charis because he has been doing it longer so he has improved.

Work until the work is finished!