You have an Important Job
1 Chronicles 15
(v. 2) "Then David said, 'No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the Lord chose them to carry the ark of the Lord and to minister before him forever.' "
My Thoughts
God had appointed the Levites as the only people who were allowed to touch the ark of the covenant. If anybody else were to have touched the ark, he would be struck down and die. The first time David tried to bring the ark back to Jerusalem, the cart that the ark of the covenant was being carried on tipped. A man by the name of Uzzah put his hand on it to keep it from falling and he died.
Now this is a very unpleasant thing, right? I mean, Poor Uzzah just didn't want the ark to fall on the ground, so he did what any person would do, even today: He put his hand on it to stop it from falling. Next thing you know, Uzzah is dead. What just happened? Why would God allow a man to die who was just trying to keep the ark from falling?
We all have a job to do. Whatever your job is, your career, or if you're volunteering, God has put you there for reason. Sometimes God puts us in a position temporarily. Just because you are a cashier now, doesn't mean that is your permanent job in life. For the time that you are a cashier, or whatever job it is you have, do your job diligently. Do your job for God. Even if no one else appreciates what you do, God sure does. Keep your heart centered on God in your job and that is what matters the most.
Even in a menial job, you can make someone's day and possibly bring them to Christ. Remember that Jonah brought a ship's crew to relationship with God by running away from God himself. Your superiors may not care what you do or appreciate it, but know that someone you interact with definitely does. Your job is important because God has put you there for His Glory.
Now this is a very unpleasant thing, right? I mean, Poor Uzzah just didn't want the ark to fall on the ground, so he did what any person would do, even today: He put his hand on it to stop it from falling. Next thing you know, Uzzah is dead. What just happened? Why would God allow a man to die who was just trying to keep the ark from falling?
- God's commands must be obeyed. God did not give us the 'Ten Suggestions'. It is the Ten Commandments for a reason. He gave us commands, that must be obeyed. Now, God forgives, remember, if our hearts are truly repentant, He will forgive us. That includes if we break any of these commands. The laws that God gives us will have consequences if they are broken. Just because He is forgiving, does not mean that we can blatantly disregard His commands. Uzzah disobeyed the command, but so did everyone involved, when he touched the ark and God had said before that anyone who touches it would die.
- God is serious. He doesn't back down on His word, He is faithful and He is true. When God declares something, He doesn't put exceptions on it. It is a declaration from the mouth of God. God declared that anyone who touches the ark of the covenant, besides the people He chose for that job, would die. This was shown to be true in Uzzah's case.
We all have a job to do. Whatever your job is, your career, or if you're volunteering, God has put you there for reason. Sometimes God puts us in a position temporarily. Just because you are a cashier now, doesn't mean that is your permanent job in life. For the time that you are a cashier, or whatever job it is you have, do your job diligently. Do your job for God. Even if no one else appreciates what you do, God sure does. Keep your heart centered on God in your job and that is what matters the most.
Even in a menial job, you can make someone's day and possibly bring them to Christ. Remember that Jonah brought a ship's crew to relationship with God by running away from God himself. Your superiors may not care what you do or appreciate it, but know that someone you interact with definitely does. Your job is important because God has put you there for His Glory.
Prayer Time
Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do. Thanks for reading, Godbless!
So true
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