1 Chronicles 23-26 Just Being LISTED Means So Much!

David spent some of his last days organizing family groups from the tribe of Levi for service in the soon-to-be-built Temple.  Several things amazed me about this.  First, many of these men served only two weeks each year!  This was a necessity because their numbers were so great that everyone needed a chance to serve.  As additional generations were added over the years, I wonder if many men ended up serving only one week every three years!

Another somewhat strange thing I noticed was that David and the commanders of the army chose the men who would “preach and play” in the music group!  Perhaps they knew the trumpeters who sounded the charge in battle and thought they’d make great worship musicians! 

There were also several men specifically mentioned whom God had promised to “make strong” and as a result, they had many sons.  What a blessing!

We also finally have mention again of Moses’ sons and their descendants.  While Moses had spoken daily with God, received the Law, and led the people to the Promised Land, his descendants ended up guarding the treasuries of the Temple.

Father, I know it was a very special honor for these men and their families to have been assigned for service in the Temple.  It was also an honor that You chose to tell about them in Your Word.  I pray that my family and my descendants will honor You and serve You as well.  Lead us to respect You completely and to want to do Your will here on earth, with all our hearts.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford