Day 12


“Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired the next section; and Hananiah, one of the perfume-makers, made repairs next to that. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall.” Nehemiah 3:8

Nehemiah chapter 3 describes how all the people of Israel contributed and participated in the work of rebuilding the gates and walls of Jerusalem. It lists the names of the people, families, regions and groups that were a significant part of fulfilling the vision. Regardless of profession, status or family, they all helped for the common good. Uzziel, whose name means ‘My strength is God’ helped to build the wall, even though the work was completely different to his skills and delicate work as a goldsmith. The same applies to Hananiah who was a perfume-maker. When God shows us a problem, it is an invitation to be part of the solution in His strength. God calls us, not because we are qualified but because there is a need and He is looking for someone to say “yes” to Him and depend on Him to do His work. So often we do not answer God’s call because we think we are unable, unqualified or insignificant. However, the call always comes with the grace to enable us to do great things for His glory and the common good. There is no unemployment in the Kingdom! Everyone is called to the work God has prepared for us in Christ (see Ephesians 2:10). Which problems or gaps can you identify in your church, in your neighbourhood, in your city, or in your everyday life? Perhaps God is calling you to rebuild walls of love, unity, honour, or encouragement in your relationships and in the church. Perhaps He is calling you to serve in the church in an area you feel completely unqualified to serve. Perhaps there is a need for people to help the poor in your neighbourhood. God is looking for someone to say, “Send me,” to depend on God and to get on with doing His work in His strength. God is your strength. You can do it. Be part of the solution for God’s glory and the common good.

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„Neben ihnen besserte Ussiel aus, der Sohn Harchajas, einer der Goldschmiede. Neben ihm besserte Hananja aus, ein Salbenmischer. Sie stellten Jerusalem wieder her bis an die breite Mauer.“ Nehemiah 3,8

Nehemia Kapitel 3 beschreibt, wie das gesamte Volk Israel zum Wiederaufbau der Tore und Mauern von Jerusalem beigetragen und daran mitgewirkt hat. Es listet die Namen der Menschen, Familien, Regionen und Gruppen auf, die einen wesentlichen Teil zur Erfüllung der Vision beigetragen haben. Unabhängig von Beruf, Status oder Familie halfen sie alle dem Gemeinwohl. Ussiel, dessen Name "Meine Stärke ist Gott" bedeutet, half beim Bau der Mauer, obwohl diese Arbeit völlig anders war als sein Können und seine zarte Arbeit als Goldschmied. Das Gleiche gilt für Hananja, die eine Parfümherstellerin war. Wenn Gott uns ein Problem zeigt, ist es eine Einladung, Teil der Lösung in Seiner Stärke zu sein. Gott ruft uns, nicht weil wir qualifiziert sind, sondern weil es notwendig ist und Er jemanden sucht, der zu Ihm "ja" sagt und sich auf Ihn verlässt, um sein Werk zu tun. So oft antworten wir nicht auf Gottes Ruf, weil wir denken, dass wir unfähig, unqualifiziert oder unbedeutend sind. Der Ruf kommt jedoch immer mit der Gnade, dass wir große Dinge für Seine Herrlichkeit und das Gemeinwohl tun können. Es gibt keine Arbeitslosigkeit im Königreich! Jeder ist zu dem Werk berufen, das Gott für uns in Christus vorbereitet hat (siehe Epheser 2,10). Welche Probleme oder Lücken kannst du in deiner Gemeinde, Nachbarschaft, in deiner Stadt oder in deinem Alltag erkennen? Vielleicht ruft Gott dich auf, Mauern der Liebe, Einheit, Ehre oder Ermutigung in deinen Beziehungen und in der Gemeinde wieder aufzubauen. Vielleicht beruft Er dich, in der Gemeinde in einem Bereich zu dienen, in dem du dich völlig unfähig fühlst. Vielleicht besteht ein Bedarf an Menschen, die den Armen in deiner Nachbarschaft helfen. Gott sucht jemanden, der sagt: "Sende mich", um sich auf Gott zu verlassen und mit Seinem Werk in Seiner Kraft loszulegen. Gott ist deine Stärke. Du kannst es schaffen. Sei Teil der Lösung für Gottes Herrlichkeit und das Gemeinwohl.

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