The Bible has a bias towards builders. Noah builds a boat. Solomon builds a temple. The Lord, Himself, was a carpenter. No suprise that we conclude our study of the Old Testament with a focus on Nehemiah who rebuilt the walls around Jerusalem. (Nehemiah 2 and 5) Years later he is still “at it”, rebuilding a just Jewish society. Are we builders? I know it is easier to complain, but is sideline-criticism a godly choice? Are we committed to building a church? A sunday school class? A family? A business? Isaiah prophesied the coming of a group of people who, by the power of the Spirit, would rebuild. “And the Lord will continually guide you. . .And you will be like a watered garden. . .And those from among you will rebuild the ancient ruins. . . . you will be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of the streets in which to dwell” (Isaiah 58:11-12) Are we builders? I am praying for you as you read and reflect this week. Don
