Joel M Bradshaw

 3“…Appoint guards from among the inhabitants of Jerusalem, some at their guard posts and some in front of their own homes.”–Nehemiah 7

1. The wall was built and so now the focus was on security.
2. Ancient walls had gates to pass through.
3. The city walls needed guards to monitor who went in and out of the city.
4. Local residents served as guards.
5. They were the most invested and they would be motivated to protect their personal property, as well.
6. Where are you most heavily invested? What part of your life receives the most motivation and intentionality?
7. Many view chapters like this one as “flyover country” with long lists of names. But there is always something we can learn and apply.–JMB