1 Chronicles 25
-David, along with the commanders of the army, appointed
(separated out) men from the families of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun “to
prophesy with harps, lyres, and cymbals (1 Chronicles 25:1).” Again this was a
service for the House of the LORD under the authority of this earthly king and
the Heavenly Father. They cast lots for their duties, “the small as well as the
great, the teacher as well as the pupil,” for their positions in service (1 Chronicles
25:2-31).
-*Application* It is interesting that the word “prophesy” is
used for this type of worship. This should set our focus to the fact that music
can speak the Word of God just as effectively as the spoken Word through
proclamation of preaching. Think of the many impactful Christian musicians who
are in the world today spreading the message of the Kingdom of God in powerful
and effective ways. We should never minimize the influence these have on the
awakening of a society and culture. I have often stated that the musicians are
the modern day prophets and evangelists. Agree or disagree? This also should
convict us of what we listen to in our cars as we travel down the road, while
we are working, or whatever. Christian radio indeed has a voice for God, so
listen to it whenever possible rather than secular and worldly trash.
Verse to Memorize: 1
Chronicles 25:1
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