1 Chron 23:28 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.
Two thoughts went through my head as I read this section. One was: I wonder if the Levites were upset to be playing a supporting role. Did they want to be in the spotlight? The other was verses from 1 Corinthians 12 about many parts, each with its own function and role, but one body. We need stars and supports, all the individual parts, to make life work.
1 Chron 23:29 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 the measurements of quantity and size.
And of course that put me in mind if my own role. Do I see it as a lot I’m relegated to, bitter that I am not more prominent or do I relish the supporting, encouraging role I get to play for so many?
1 Chron 23:30a They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD….
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the reminder that every role is important and unique and that the whole only works because the individual parts do their job. You created me for a purpose. Help me to fulfill that purpose with a joyful heart. Always. Draw me closer. Amen.
1 Chron 23:30b …They were to do the same in the evening….
Have a blessed day
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