Matching Talents & Tasks
Years ago, our family decided to re-make the deck on the back of our house into a full screened porch. We hired a contractor and started the process. The plans had to be approved, the electrical went through two inspections, and every major division of the porch enclosure had to be inspected. “Building inspectors” are necessary to insure the home buyer that the work is done according to “code.”
Nehemiah 3 is a wonderful picture of the division of labor to rebuild the wall. The beauty of Nehemiah 3 is the commitment of the people under the watchful eye of the Heavenly Father to do the work correctly and with joy. Spiritual leaders must oversee the work, evaluating as a building inspector as to the Lord.
The challenge to us today is found in 2 passages in the New Testament. 1 Peter 4:10, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” Colossians 3:17, “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Find your God given place at Calvary and serve with joy. Do everything at home, job, and at church as a steward of the grace of God.
Prayer/Challenge
Heavenly Father, show me my work for your kingdom and give me a heart that passionately does everything for the Lord Jesus.
