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Gates of Nehemiah —
The Gate Miphkad
“After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith’s son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner” (Nehemiah 3:31).
There are perhaps several applications that could be made concerning this gate. One meaning of the name Miphkad has to do with “review” or “census.” With this in mind we will apply it today in connection with the Judgment Seat of Christ. We are told in the New Testament, “For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ … So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God” (Romans 14:10, 12). This denotes a time of review for believers when we stand before the Lord Jesus and receive commendation and reward for any faithfulness to Himself while here in this life. There are other references to the Judgment Seat of Christ. Notice, (Romans 14:7-10; Corinthians 3:12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10).
The question we all need to ask ourselves is, “Are we really living in view of that time when a census will be taken in heaven and a full account given?” It has nothing to do with our salvation but everything to do with pleasing Him!
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