Thought from today’s Bible reading from 1 Chronicles 23-25.
Near the beginning of Solomon’s reign, the text records the responsibilities of the Levites. Among them is the following instruction:
“They are to stand every morning to thank and to praise the Lord, and likewise at evening, and to offer all burnt offerings to the Lord, on the sabbaths, the new moons and the fixed festivals in the number set by the ordinance concerning them, continually before the Lord” (1 Chronicles 23:30-31).
We remember the special festivals and observances that were commanded in the Law of Moses. These required the work of the Levites. But their work in serving God involved more than just the weekly Sabbaths and yearly observances. They were to thank and praise the Lord “every morning… and likewise at evening.”
Christians today are priests (1 Peter 2:9). God expects us to serve Him continually. Jesus said we are to follow Him daily (Luke 9:23). Christians are to encourage others daily (Hebrews 3:13). We are to offer ourselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1). This is a total commitment that God requires.
When we think of our service to God, we need to think of more than just the obligations we have to assemble with the local church. This is certainly important; but we must remember God and serve God every day, not just on Sunday.
Tomorrow’s reading: Psalm 131, 138-139, 143-145
[I’m using the Chronological reading plan on the Bible Gateway website if you’d like to follow along, too.]
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