What can we learn from Binnui's dedication in Nehemiah 3:24? The Setting in Nehemiah 3 “After him, Binnui son of Henadad rebuilt another section, from Azariah’s house to the angle and the corner.” (Nehemiah 3:24) Nehemiah 3 records a detailed list of workers on Jerusalem’s wall. Each name and segment is preserved by the Spirit to show that every act of obedience matters to God. Who Was Binnui? • Member of the Henadad family, Levites noted elsewhere for faithfulness (Nehemiah 10:9; 12:8). • Not a governor or priest—simply a servant willing to labor. • Assigned to an “angle and corner,” spots that required precision and extra reinforcement. Marks of Binnui’s Dedication • Willing to tackle “another section” (v. 24). He had already finished one area (v. 18) yet kept working. • Content with anonymity. His name appears only in task lists—no titles, no speeches. • Served where the wall turned. Corners are vulnerable; he accepted a demanding post. • Labored alongside others, displaying unity (Psalm 133:1). • Persevered until the job was done, exemplifying 1 Corinthians 15:58: “Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” Takeaways for Our Walk with Christ • Faithfulness outshines fame. God notices quiet labor (Matthew 6:4). • There is always “another section” for the willing heart; completion of past duties does not excuse present slackness (Colossians 3:23). • Strategic obedience matters. Corners and angles in life—difficult relationships, hidden sins, neglected ministries—need sturdy builders (Ephesians 6:13). • Teamwork strengthens the mission. Binnui’s name is woven into a tapestry of fellow workers, echoing Romans 12:4-5. Encouragement for the Church • Celebrate unseen servants—the greeter, the sound-tech, the intercessor. Their bricks hold the wall. • Invite believers to step into unfinished sections: evangelism initiatives, discipleship classes, mercy outreach. • Reinforce vulnerable points: doctrine, family life, prayer meetings. Corners must be solid if the whole structure is to stand (2 Timothy 1:13-14). • Keep building until the trumpet sounds. Like Binnui, finish the segment before you and be ready for another, trusting the Lord who records every faithful deed (Hebrews 6:10). |
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