Nehemiah 3 shows an impressive feat of people working together to accomplish a huge task in a short amount of time.  The task: rebuild the wall of Jerusalem.  The time it took: 52 days.  Many people from many different areas in society formed a single team and they got the job done.

From the study on YouVersion.com about Unquestionable Character:

John Wesley was once approached by one of his parishioners, an earnest man who felt his service was unimportant. 'If only I could preach like you, Mr. Wesley,' he said, 'I would be so happy and fulfilled.' Wesley replied, 'Sir, we are building God's temple. Go now and read the third chapter of Nehemiah and learn that he who repaired the dung gate was counted of as much honor as he who worked on the gate of the fountain. All did their bit; you and I can do no more.'


What have I heard from this passage, and from Wesley's statement?  That it is certainly time to reinvest my time in youth.  I have felt God calling me and I have now confirmed that it is the right time.  It will mean that someone else will need to be the go-to person for the band at church, but that is ok.  I can still contribute a bit, but the majority of my focus will need to be with the kids and youth.  I can still build the dung gate.  I can still contribute in worship.  I can still perform my duties as God is calling me to do.  At this point, God is calling me to do less than before with worship and also to shift my efforts over to the kids.

Lord, guide me in Your way and show me the right path.  You are moving, bring me with you.  Even when I need to run to catch up I will always desire You to be in the lead.



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