Monday, January 24, 2011

And they shall do all that needs to be done

"This is the service of the clans of the Gershonites, in serving and bearing burdens: 25 they shall carry the curtains of the tabernacle and the tent of meeting with its covering and the covering of goatskin that is on top of it and the screen for the entrance of the tent of meeting 26 and the hangings of the court and the screen for the entrance of the gate of the court that is around the tabernacle and the altar, and their cords and all the equipment for their service. And they shall do all that needs to be done with regard to them." (Numbers. 4:22-26).

The different families within the tribe of Levi had each specific responsibilities in the service of the Tabernacle. They were to set up and take down the Tabernacle as the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness. These families worked together and did what needed to be done in order that the children of Israel could move forward towards the promise land. If the church today is going to move forward in advancing God's kingdom we all need to find out what each of our individual responsibilities are before God and faithfully serve Him. But rather than focusing on their responsibilities some Christians are focused on their rights. It's been said, "When Christian are focused on their rights there is a revolution. But when they are focused on their responsibility there is revival. We have too many in the church today that want to be fans up in the stands but not players down on the field. Do you want your church to be healthy? Be part of the solution not the problem. Lay aside your personal agenda, find out what God wants you to do and get busy for Jesus.

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