Bible Pathways - May 19, 2005

May 19
Read I Chronicles 24 -- 26
In Today's
Duties assigned to priests; musicians and singers; divisions of the porters (gatekeepers); treasurers and other officials
David . . . separated (appointed, set apart) to the service Levites as singers, porters (gatekeepers), treasurers, and other workers of the
Every position was equally important to maintain worship in the
David had planned to make
Some people choose to ignore the Lord's ownership rights to their lives as Master and Creator and do not recognize that their position is to be as His managers of their God-given talents, time, and tithe. All these are meant to be used for His purposes rather than for our own pleasures and personal interests. Each day is given to us as a sacred trust that we may become more like Christ and glorify Him. In our family devotions, let us thank our Heavenly Father for our children and help them to accomplish His purpose for their lives.
What God has entrusted to us beyond our necessities can become multiplied blessings to others; but, when kept for selfish purposes, it can become a curse. He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much . . . If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon (wealth), who will commit to your trust the true riches? (Luke 16:10-11).
Christ Revealed:
Through the
Word Studies:
24:2 executed the priest's office = served as priests; 24:5 divided by lot = assigned by drawing lots to determine the will of God (Prov. 16:33); 24:19 orderings = schedules; 25:5 to lift up the horn = to exalt the Lord's power and glory.
Prayer Needs:
Pray for The International Shortwave Radio Broadcast in honor of Bonnie Wilhite · BPM Staff: Kenneth Roy Roberts III · Government Official: Rep. Brad Miller (NC) · Country:
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Memory Verse for the Week: II Timothy 3:17