A Change in Ministry!

For David had said, “Since the LORD, the God of Israel, has granted rest to his people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever, the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles used in its service.” … The duty of the Levites was to help Aaron’s descendants in the service of the temple of the LORD: to be in charge of the courtyards, the side rooms, the purification of all sacred things and the performance of other duties at the house of God. They were in charge of the bread set out on the table, the special flour for the grain offerings, the thin loaves made without yeast, the baking and the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD. They were to do the same in the evening. 1 Chronicles 23:25-26, 28-30

Nothing stays the same forever. In this case it was the jobs, the responsibilities of Levites. With the tabernacle staying in Jerusalem and no longer moving from place to place, a key Levite responsibility is no longer needed. Instead of the responsibility to carry the tabernacle, they are now helping in the service of the temple by being in charge of the courtyards, the side rooms, the purification of all sacred things and other responsibilities. There will be times when our area of serving or ministry will change for any number of reasons. As long as we are still serving the Lord, we should do it with joy and passion to do a good job. After all, our service is not about us. But about serving the Creator of the universe, our Lord and King, our Heavenly Father, about other people Whatever we do, do it as unto the Lord. With that attitude, you will never mess up, and ministry will be satisfyingly complete.

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Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021
Subject: He will be my son

Then he called for his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel. David said to Solomon: “My son, I had it in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God. But this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and have fought many wars. You are not to build a house for my Name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight. But you will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon, and I will grant Israel peace and quiet during his reign. He is the one who will build a house for my Name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ “Now, my son, the LORD be with you, and may you have success and build the house of the LORD your God, as he said you would. 1 Chronicles 22:6-11

Before calling his young and inexperienced son to tell him what the word of the Lord was concerning Solomon, David had made extensive plans and preparations for building the House of the Lord. David had plans for the Temple to be of great magnificence, and fame and splendor in the sight of all the nations. Image young Solomon getting this news from his father, you have
For David had said, “Since the LORD, the God of Israel, has granted rest to his people and has come to dwell in Jerusalem forever, the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles used in its service.” … The duty of the Levites was to help Aaron’s descendants in the service of the temple of the LORD: to be in charge of the courtyards, the side rooms, the purification of all sacred things and the performance of other duties at the house of God. They were in charge of the bread set out on the table, the special flour for the grain offerings, the thin loaves made without yeast, the baking and the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size. They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD. They were to do the same in the evening. 1 Chronicles 23:25-26, 28-30

Nothing stays the same forever. In this case it was the jobs, the responsibilities of Levites. With the tabernacle staying in Jerusalem and no longer moving from place to place, a key Levite responsibility is no longer needed. Instead of the responsibility to carry the tabernacle, they are now helping in the service of the temple by being in charge of the courtyards, the side rooms, the purification of all sacred things and other responsibilities. There will be times when our area of serving or ministry will change for any number of reasons. As long as we are still serving the Lord, we should do it with joy and passion to do a good job. After all, our service is not about us. But about serving the Creator of the universe, our Lord and King, our Heavenly Father, about other people Whatever we do, do it as unto the Lord. With that attitude, you will never mess up, and ministry will be satisfyingly complete.

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Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021
Subject: He will be my son

Then he called for his son Solomon and charged him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel. David said to Solomon: “My son, I had it in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God. But this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and have fought many wars. You are not to build a house for my Name, because you have shed much blood on the earth in my sight. But you will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side. His name will be Solomon, and I will grant Israel peace and quiet during his reign. He is the one who will build a house for my Name. He will be my son, and I will be his father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ “Now, my son, the LORD be with you, and may you have success and build the house of the LORD your God, as he said you would. 1 Chronicles 22:6-11

Nothing stays the same forever. In this case it was the jobs, the responsibilities of Levites. With the tabernacle staying in Jerusalem and no longer moving from place to place, a key Levite responsibility is no longer needed. Instead of the responsibility to carry the tabernacle, they are now helping in the service of the temple by being in charge of the courtyards, the side rooms, the purification of all sacred things and other responsibilities. There will be times when our area of serving or ministry will change for any number of reasons. As long as we are still serving the Lord, we should do it with joy and passion to do a good job. After all, our service is not about us. But about serving the Creator of the universe, our Lord and King, our Heavenly Father, about other people Whatever we do, do it as unto the Lord. With that attitude, you will never mess up, and ministry will be satisfyingly complete.