Day 124

1 Chronicles 26-28. “Order”

These chapters are describing great organization and preparation.  There are people placed in charge of music, finances, priestly duties, gatekeeping, record keeping, administration, judging, baking, and so forth.
There are several lessons here for us.  One would be the charge that David placed before each person; “Do your job in honor of the LORD” (22:17-19).  The second lesson given to us is a reminder, that every person is necessary.  God created us with different gifts so that we could all serve in a variety of ways.  The third lesson has to do with showing us the value of being prepared.
As William Barclay said, “To be a person of faith does not mean you are not a person who plans.”  We need to remember the Revolutionary War saying, “Trust in God, but keep your powder dry.”  George Washington wrote, “To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.”
Being prepared in this life is beneficial.  In the parable of the ten bridesmaids (Matt. 25) we learn that being prepared for eternity is the most important.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?