1 Chronicles: Serving God

KJB Daily Devotion – Following Jesus Through Every Chapter
Date: Tuesday, May 03, 2016
Chapters: 1 Chronicles 23-25
Message: 1 Chronicles: Serving God

Hello My Friend,

Serving God. There is perhaps no better position than serving God. You do not have to work in a church to serve God, anywhere, any activity, any job, every born again Christian represents God wherever they go. Which is why it is important that we present ourselves as such when we are out in the world. And believe me, people will notice Christ in you. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” - Romans 12:1,2.

Any godly leader will make sure that before they leave the earth they have everything set up and prepared for the next leader. Again, you do not have to work in a church to serve God. David, knew his life was coming to an end, he wanted to make sure that when he left the kingdom would still be in good hands. He was the only reigning king to see his son take over in his steed, he gathers Solomon, the princes, priests, and Levites to explain what their duties would be once he left. “So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel. And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the Levites. Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges: Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith. And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.” - 1 Chronicles 23:1-6.

“And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi,” We have something amazing when we receive Christ as our Saviour, we become one of His. As the body of Christ, it is Jesus who divides us to up to serve Him where we will be needed most. Did you think that the skills you possess are just a coincidence? Nope, every skill we have is given personally by God to be used for His purpose. And if we do it right, we will reap the benefits of our gifts. “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:” - Ephesians 4:11-13.

Now, there are some people that God chooses specifically for serving Him in His church, before Jesus those duties were carried out by the Levites, namely sons of Aaron. They were the priests and high priests, part of their duties was to keep the tabernacle and eventual temple light throughout the day. David divided their duties by casting lots, a stone to see who would get what. “Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest's office. And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service. And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers. Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.” - 1 Chronicles 24:1-5.

“according to their offices in their service.” When we serve Jesus, no job is too small, He uses us where we will be the most useful in the skills that we posses. Not only were the scholars and governors honored, so were the gatekeepers. It is not the job that Jesus gives us that is important, it is our attitude and demeanor in how we do it that is. It does not matter how smart we are or how many skills we have, if we have the wrong attitude we are not going to go very far. “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” - 2 Corinthians 9:6-8.

“He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly;” While this is mainly talking about giving offerings it has a lot to do with anything we do. David even made sure that the choir and band leaders knew their jobs. “Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king. Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD. Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamtiezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth: All these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words of God, to lift up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.” - 1 Chronicles 25:1-5.

“to give thanks and to praise the LORD.” Their job was specifically for the service of giving praise and thanks to God. Oh, what a job, and one that we all should jumping to take. Just this morning, I said it to God, it was time to just have a morning of giving thanks for all that He has done in my life. One thing in particular that gets me going is how He changed my life. I swear I go through more struggles as a Christian than I ever did when I lived in the world, yet I am more blessed and have more to be thankful for than ever before. When we learn to praise God in spite of our circumstances we will be blessed, if not in this life, the life to come with Jesus. “Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.” - 1 Peter 5:2-4.

Jesus Christ Revealed: Today, Jesus is revealed through David, who set the God’s ministry in order. Jesus had chosen each and every one of His own to serve Him in His ministry. “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” - John 15:16.

Today's Prayer: God, Thank You for the gifts you have given me, and for using me to serve You, even when I think I am doing nothing. You do not ask for lot, just my faithfulness and willingness to serve You where You need me. I do not understand Your purpose for everything You have me to do, but I do understand that there is a reason for it, and You will never tell me to do something that goes against Your commands. Lord, lead me and guide me, give me the strength, wisdom, and patience to do what You call me to do. Let me be, faithful, ready and prepared for the day You come and get me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina

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