The Old Gate
Nehemiah 3:6 Moreover the old gate repaired Jehoiada the son of Paseah, and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
The Bible speaks of the old way of truth. There are important principles that we may consider old fashioned but they will never change. Jeremiah 6:16 states ‘Thus says the Lord, Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is and walk in it; And you will find rest for your souls.’ We often become like those described in the book of Timothy.
2Ti 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; 2Ti 4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
Too many Christian’s today find old truths boring and predictable and will try to change it to make it acceptable with what the world will enjoy and accept …forgetting that he is the change yesterday and forever.
As you get started, be careful on the truth you accept … you may be hearing ways of doing things that are different from the truths of God … you may also be told these are modern versions …be careful … be sure you have repaired the old gates …family devotion and prayer, personal vigils/prayer meetings and bible study, one-on-one evangelism and follow up … the things many do not do anymore because they cannot give the time. Start with the old paths to discover the new things your business will uncover.
Verses for further meditation
Proverbs 22:28; Daniel 7:22
Thoughts for Business and the work place
It is foolish to reinvent the wheel. Knowledge of the old will be helpful.
Suggestions for Prayer
O Lord, teach me the old paths. Amen
As Nehemiah’s wall was built- so will we see a reconstruction in all that may appear in distress and in waste. Nehemiah trusted and feared God, putting his faith in the Almighty whose strength is limitless to exceed all our expectations. Look out daily for Nehemiah’s Wall in 2015 and do invite friends to subscribe to the free email or social media posts.
I am praying someone with a burden to be used by God in building will receive a fresh vision and get the job done.
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