“They dedicated it and set its doors in place, building as far as the Tower of the Hundred, which they dedicated, and as far as the Tower of Hananel.” Nehemiah 3:1 NIV
Significantly, the Sheep Gate as well as a section of the wall were built by the priests. The priests worked on the construction project just as much as the lay workers. Even the High Priest himself put his hands to work instead of merely supervising the other priests. The adjoining section of wall was built by men from Jericho and the section next to them by a man named Zaccur. The picture is that of cooperation, a unified effort by both clergy and laymen. Everyone, regardless of position or authority, was working together to rebuild the city and its wall. The Sheep Gate was on the north wall, the only section that had no natural barrier for defence such as a hill. As a result, two lookout or defensive towers were built along the north wall, the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel. The Sheep Gate was close to the temple. It was the gate through which animals were brought to be sacrificed at the temple. No doubt it was named the Sheep Gate because of the continual flow of animals that were herded through its entrance. Again, we are reminded that our spiritual gift should help us know where to concentrate our efforts, but there are many tasks where we’re all called to pitch in, whether it’s our gift or not. The point is that everyone got involved.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Lord, help us to be committed in serving You wherever You place us.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, thank You that our spiritual gifts should help us know where to concentrate our efforts, but there are many tasks where You have called us to pitch in, whether it’s our gift or not. Help us to get involved. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Hebrews 7:1-28
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