Last Night, the Stars were Beautiful and Bright, Even though they were Competing with the Moon in Casting their Light. The Area in which I Live hasn't been Developed a Lot Yet, so there is Minimal Light Polution, which just Makes for Very Beautiful Night Skies.
From Flowers, to Wildlife, to Seashells, to a Night Sky, our Master of Grace has His Wonderful Glory on Display.
Bouquets for 'Dita, Meg, and Dolly~
February 4, 2007
READ: Nehemiah 4:10-18
So we built the wall, . . . for the people had a mind to work. —Nehemiah 4:6
Walls divide. That’s the reason they’re built. The Great Wall of China was built to keep back marauding tribes. That remarkable line of defense once snaked for 4,000 miles across Asia, and much of it still stands. In contrast, the Berlin Wall kept people in instead of out. Its destruction in 1989 brought people together in a joyous celebration.
Centuries ago, the reconstruction of another wall served to bring people together. God had told Nehemiah to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem. It was essential for protection but had been demolished during the Babylonian invasion. But the enemies of the Jews opposed the reconstruction project and looked for ways to sabotage their efforts (Neh. 4:7-8). While half the men worked, the others stood guard to protect them.
In addition to providing protection, this wall was a demonstration of teamwork and unity (Neh. 3). All the team members brought their talents and skills, blending them together to accomplish far more than they could have achieved as individuals.
It should be that way in the church today. Our talents are gifts from God to be used for building His kingdom. We work better when we work together.
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