When We All Know Our Roles [Nehemiah 11:1-36]

The people of God organized their efforts and installed leaders in critical areas. When we all know our roles, we are better if we serve according to our giftedness and others’ requirements.

KEY IDEA

We are the Body of Christ. Everyone has a part in His Body. Each of us depend on all of us doing our own part.

Recap: The reemerging people of God rediscovered their place with God and one another.

WHAT NEHEMIAH DID

Aspiring to leadership surrenders certain options in one’s life (11:1).

When they didn’t have enough people willing to serve in key places, they agree to God’s determination in placing some others there, as well (11:1).

Leaders inspire others by their attention and encouragement of others, especially when sacrifices are made for the betterment of others (11:2).

God’s work done God’s way involves all people bearing different responsibilities (11:3-36).

Some led, some supported, but all were involved.

A key to the health of God’s people was organizing them around relationships and responsibilities.

HOW GOD’S PEOPLE ARE TO RESPOND

The proximity of God’s work always invites conflict, but His presence makes it worth it.

God is enlisting people who pursue His cause over their comfort.

The work of God continues through ordinary people, finding the courage and commitment to do what is necessary.

When we all know our role, we can find the fulfillment that God created us to experience.

Question: How is our church currently better because of your service? If you’re not serving in some way, why not?