The work that must be done

Friends,

Each man has a job and a calling. And each man is called upon, at times, to do work outside of that calling.

Nehemiah 3:32
And between the upper room at the corner, as far as the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs. [NKJV]

Have you been asked to do something for your fellowship that is outside of your "official capacity" ... whatever that might be? Have you resisted the work simply because you believe that it does not fall within your designated role?

The goldsmiths and the merchants (and in other verses, the priests and the nobles) were all called upon to make repairs to the walls of Jerusalem. It did not matter what their job was or what their title was. The work needed to be done. Those that heard and obeyed were blessed to participate in what God was doing.

We have the same opportunities today. The work often lacks prestige. But it does not lack the blessing of Almighty God.

Be encouraged, Jose