As you read the book of Nehemiah, especially chapter 3, you discover that Jerusalem had lots of gates. some less prestigious than others and let’s face it most people could only name only a couple if they tried. Besides being part of a city’s protection against invaders, city gates were places of central activity in biblical times. It was at the city gates that important business transactions were made, court was convened, and public announcements were heralded.

 

When you look at the gates from a construction and strategic standpoint, there is no gate or wall that is more or less important. Sure, some might be more prestigious than others, I believe I would rather be working on the Fountain Gate than the Dung Gate, but all were important. If all of the gates were rebuilt, except one, Jerusalem would not be a safe city.  If one gate did not get rebuilt it would be open season on the inhabitant of Jerusalem. Their defenses would be worthless!

 

The same is true of the work of the church.  Sometimes the work we do might seem insignificant, but there is a huge purpose in it and can have eternal consequences. One thing we can be sure, Christ promised that “the gates of hell will not prevail” against the church.

 

Your Work Is Important!!