Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

After the wall had been rebuilt and I had set the doors in place, the gatekeepers and the singers and the Levites were appointed (Nehemiah 7:1 NIV).

Once the walls are built it is imperative that they are guarded. They are guarded by three sets of people; the gatekeepers, the singers and the priests. The gatekeepers are responsible for who comes in and goes out. They are the watchmen of the city. If the gatekeeper is asleep or off duty then anyone or anything can come and go as they like. For us in the church, this is a vital position and if the Lord has called you to be a watch-person, then you are responsible to the leadership to be aware of who or what is allowed to come and go.

The singers are worship leaders; these are the people who usher in the presence of God. They are in the front line of the battle and are the primary target for the enemy. This is why there is always some sort of problem in worship teams, the enemy wants to cause confusion because he knows that when true worshipper are united then the presence of the Lord will flood the place.

Finally the Levites are those who bring the needs of the people to God. i.e. they bring the heart of the people to the heart of God. They are the intercessors of the fellowship and are a vital cog in the scheme of things.

Today find where you fit and occupy your position. As we build the walls around our families, our finances and our faith secure it by prayer, watchfulness and praise.

Read Nehemiah 7:1-6