- …besides their kinsmen, heads of their fathers’ houses, 1,760, mighty men for the work of the service of the house of God. 1 Chronicles 9:13 – These guys needed to be mighty men, ones who were strong in body and spirit, to carry out the calling God set them in. To be able to serve cheerfully in the midst of strong opposition and difficulty and to continue doing all God had called them to would take a mighty person indeed. We all need to be “mighty” as well to keep going with the fulfillment of what God has called us to do in this season. We hear how pastors are running so empty right now because of how divided the church is over just about everything it seems. We can imagine the difficulties for those called to the mission field overseas but not able to go right now. We have even felt the attacks on ourselves in this season in so many ways to what God has called us to. We must remain mighty. Lean on and take hold of the strength our God gives. We can’t let the opposition stop us from our mission. Lean on God, lean on your community, lean on me if you need! Even in a season of unexpected like we are in people still need to know about Jesus. Be mighty and carry out your calling today. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1372
- Some of them had charge of the utensils of service, for they were required to count them when they were brought in and taken out. 29 Others of them were appointed over the furniture and over all the holy utensils, also over the fine flour, the wine, the oil, the incense, and the spices. 30 Others, of the sons of the priests, prepared the mixing of the spices, 31 and Mattithiah, one of the Levites, the firstborn of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with making the flat cakes. 32 Also some of their kinsmen of the Kohathites had charge of the showbread, to prepare it every Sabbath. 1 Chronicles 9:28-32 – This section of verses shares with us which individuals or which family group had the responsibility of the different roles within the temple work. Some took care of counting utensils, some over flour and spices, some even had the primary role as the cake maker. While from a first glance these roles may seem small, lackluster, and maybe even not needed, how wrong that glance would be. These individuals were carrying out God given roles that allowed the service of the temple to function smoothly. Each role, each task, and each person was needed. Today know that the role you play within God’s kingdom is so important to everything moving forward like it ought to. God may call you to be a worship leader, or a mom, or a businessman, or a Bible teacher, and whatever role you’re called to it is essential and important to the Lord. Let’s carry out whatever role we’ve been called to with excellence so the holy work God is doing can continue. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2563
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