Difference Makers - part 3

Nehemiah 3:1–5 NRSV

Then the high priest Eliashib set to work with his fellow priests and rebuilt the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set up its doors; they consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred and as far as the Tower of Hananel. And the men of Jericho built next to him. And next to them Zaccur son of Imri built. The sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate; they laid its beams and set up its doors, its bolts, and its bars. Next to them Meremoth son of Uriah son of Hakkoz made repairs. Next to them Meshullam son of Berechiah son of Meshezabel made repairs. Next to them Zadok son of Baana made repairs. Next to them the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work of their Lord.

Introduction/Overview of Chapter 3

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As I was studying this chapter and getting a better understanding of how this work was organized, something stood out greatly to me....

Because I kept seeing two words jump out of the narrative.

And those two words were...........the words............“Next to” (repeat)

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Because.....

Every “Difference Maker” needs to be concerned with who and what is “Next to” them!

That might actually just shed light on the level of our life productivity.......

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Nehemiah’s plan is extremely aggressive.....

Because.....

......He’s not just trying to build a piece of the wall, but he is trying to do it all at the same time!

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And anytime you are building anything at this level, you cannot take chances with who and what is “Next to” you.

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I have learned....

.......that building together means being “Next to” someone who doesn’t mind working towards the common good!

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