The Dung Gate (Part I)
Nehemiah 3:14 But the dung gate repaired Malchiah the son of Rechab, the ruler of part of Bethhaccerem; he built it, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.
This gate is uniquely positioned. This gate’s unusual name derives from the refuse dumped here over the ages, where the prevailing winds would carry odors away. Why is this gate important? Why must this gate be repaired. Just imagine a home without a proper arrangement for refuse … it will be dirty, attracting flies … and soon disease.
In our lives, there are things we must make prior arrangements on how they must not be allowed to abide with us. Bitter thoughts, past matters, the ashes of previous burnings that will not allow new fires. We must master how to put things behind us. This gate is key.
Ecc_7:21 Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
In life, in business and in our interactions, we must learn how to discount the rubbish and hold on to the valuable. We must filter out the dross and expel dung and have them removed and burnt off …not allowing their stench and fumes to disturb our peace. There is a type of dung that people keep. Paul wrote of all his past gains and reputations indeed all things …
Php_3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
Anything that may stand in the way of your relationship with Christ, Paul called dung. Be careful, even in business, ministry etc. recognize the dung and make prior preparations on how you will get rid of it and its stench.
Verses for further meditation
Luke 15: 11-32; Phil 3:13-14
Thoughts for Business and the work place
Our body survives because our system knows how to attack viruses and flush out waste. Great leaders discard the valueless with ease. Practice getting rid of unproductive habits.
Suggestions for Prayer
O Lord, Strengthen me to put behind all that must be discarded from my life. 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.
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