Day 128

Set Apart for Service

Read: 1 Chronicles 25-27

A few days ago we considered the services rendered by musicians and gatekeepers. Here these are mentioned and several other types of service as well. The New Testament says that the church is made up of members, each of whom has some spiritual gift to be used in service. The church is to be a team, with each member playing his or her part in the Lord’s work.

Some of the Levites were in charge of the treasuries. Today the deacons have a very important job keeping account of the offerings of God’s people and distributing them to do God’s work. Other Levites were to be officers and judges out in the field (26:29). Elders have the important responsibilities of administration and discipline.

Individuals in these chapters are mentioned as counselors and men of understanding. Elders are to serve by giving good advice both to the pastors and members of the congregation. Great wisdom is needed to do God’s work well, and he promises such wisdom to those who pray for it in faith.

Hushai the Archite is mentioned as the king’s friend (27:33). Perhaps this is the best service of all. Everyone needs a true friend, one with whom we can share our anxieties, one who will give us good advice because he or she loves us enough to tell us the truth.

PRAYER
Father, help us to work together in the church as a team and especially to be a friend. In Jesus’ name. Amen.