“They
divided them impartially by casting lots…” (v.5)
This
chapter deals with the division of the priests, their order, and rotation of service in the
temple. These decendances of Aaron were seprated into twenty-four courses,
6,000 men in each course, and each course served two weeks in the temple. Their
order of service was determined by lot, throwing title and rank right out the
window, and any contention along with it.
Churches
today, and individuals as well, can get hung up on this very thing; order, rank, position,
title, badges, reserved seating, causing contention and even a haughty spirit within the body. Order,
responsibility, accountability, dependability are all vital when serving in the
ministry, but check your ego and your motivations for service through prayer.
Remember,
we all serve the same God and He is no respector of persons, title, or
position.
The Truth
“So the
last will be first, and the first will be last.” (Matthew 20:16)
