You Already Have a Section of the Wall

Nehemiah 3 might win the award for "Most Boring Chapter in the Bible" at first glance. Seriously—it's just names, gates, and construction zones. But hidden in this ancient project list is a truth that'll change your Monday morning: everyone has a place, and no one sits on the sidelines.

Here's what jumped out at me: goldsmiths were hauling stones. Perfume-makers were mixing mortar. Even the high priest—who could've totally pulled rank and stayed clean—grabbed a hammer and got dirty. And get this: people built the section of wall right in front of their own house.

Think about it. If enemies attack, it's your family at risk. You see that wall every single day, so you make it strong. Your neighbors are watching your work ethic. You can't phone it in when it's literally in your own backyard.

Here's the question that messed me up this week: What's your section?

Maybe it's the lonely neighbor three doors down. Maybe it's showing up consistently for kids ministry (yes, even when you're tired). Maybe it's finally starting that small group or just praying for your coworkers instead of complaining about them.

The British won WWII partly because millions of people planted "Victory Gardens" in their own yards. They didn't wait for someone else to feed the nation—they dug up their flowerbeds and planted potatoes. Why? Because it was THEIRS.

Here's the deal: God doesn't need your résumé. He needs your commitment. You don't have to be qualified—just willing.

So this week, stop waiting to feel "ready" and just build your section. The wall needs it. Your neighbors need it. And honestly? You need it too.

What's in front of your house?