-David now in his old age makes Solomon the succeeding king
over the realm of Israel. He gathers the leaders together and consecrated the
work of the priests and Levities over the worship of Yahweh in Jerusalem now
that rest had come (1 Chronicles 23:1-25). This was now to be a stable and permanent
place for the LORD to dwell, and assignments were made along the traditional
Levitical lines according to divisions, skills, and talents. These oversaw the
work of the House of the LORD in listed capacities as a service unto God and
His holy worship. They were to keep this charge continually and perpetually day
by day with thanks and praise, morning and evening, new moons, and fixed
festivals (1 Chronicles 23:28-32).
-*Application* God wants consistency out of us as well. Do
we habitually come to Him every morning to consecrate our own day as a living
sacrifice before Him (Romans 12:1-2)? Remember, we are now the Temple of God
with His Holy Spirit indwelling us as believers (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19, 2
Corinthians 6:16). This is what it means to take up our cross daily, crucify
our own selfishness, and follow Christ Jesus (Matthew 10:38, Luke 9:23, 1
Corinthians 15:31).
Verse to Memorize: 1
Chronicles 23:25
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