Daily Devotions: Some Will Not Work – August 08, 2026

Nehemiah 3:5 (NLT) – “Next were the people of Tekoa, though their leaders refused to work with the construction supervisors.”   In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall addresses the challenge of "lazy leaders" and the importance of hard work in the kingdom of God. Using the example of the leaders of Tekoa who refused to get their hands dirty during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, he challenges the "elitist" mindset that seeks to be in charge without being willing to build or grow something first.   Pastor Sumrall explains that true leadership involves leading the way in work and setting an example for others. He commends the people of Tekoa who worked despite their leaders' refusal, encouraging believers to always do their best for God’s house, regardless of the attitudes of those around them, and to prioritize the needs of others over personal comfort. ---- Don’t forget to like, subscribe to Cathedral of Praise TV https://www.youtube.com/c/cathedralofpraiseTV/?sub_confirmation=1,and hit the bell icon 🔔 to stay updated. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2026 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.