Whether we are repairing a relationship, a ministry, a marriage, or an otherwise broken life, we'll need help from others within the body of Christ. Our spiritual leaders, as well as our brothers and sisters in the Lord, will be important sources of encouragement, prayer and wisdom, as we go through our season of rebuilding.
To rebuild the gates of the wall that surrounded Jerusalem, Nehemiah enlisted the help of family groups. The work that each family was assigned was close to their own homes, so no one had to venture far to complete their assignments. Also, it appears that no one was exempt from doing the work. The spiritual leaders helped in rebuilding the walls, as well as the daughters of Shallum (v.12).
Not only did the workers focus on repairing the gates, but on repairing the adjoining walls, and anything else that needed repairing on their section of the wall (e.g., the wall of the Pool of Siloam). This should be a comfort to those who are overwhelmed by lives that are falling apart.
Have you ever noticed what a help and comfort your church can be when a family member has passed, or when you are facing an incapacitating illness? There are those who pray for you, make meals for you, tidy your home up for you, and assist you in every other way, to lighten your load. That's what the body of Christ is supposed to do!
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