Thursday, June 15, 2017

Gates of Nehemiah — The Fountain Gate

“The gate of the fountain repaired Shallun the son of Colhozeh” (Nehemiah 3:15).

In Scripture, running water, such as a spring, a river, or a fountain, is often a type of the Holy Spirit. The Fountain Gate would remind us of the work of the Spirit of God in usand through us, and the power that we have in worship, service, and for our walk of faith. Here are some examples:

“Worship God in the Spirit” (Philippians 3:3).

“Praying in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:18).

“Led by the Spirit” (Galatians 5:18).

“Sing with the Spirit” (1 Corinthians 14:15).

“Walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25).

We want to be careful to keep this gate in constant repair. That keeps out of our lives those things that would hinder the work of the Spirit of God mentioned in the verses above. We are told: “Quench not the Spirit” (1 Thessalonians 5:19); and, “Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God” (Ephesians 4:30).

The Lord said, “When He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). Don’t let the enemy, Satan, hinder that work of God.