Day 145 – 1 Chronicles 23-25

Talking Points

• David appoints Solomon as king and begins taking steps toward the transition.
• Moses is forever recorded as “the man of God” (23:14). Can you imagine the honor for God Himself to make that designation in His Word?
• The Levites are divided into 24 groups, and their duties are assigned by casting lots. These duties are facilitating the move from tabernacle worship to worship in the temple. It must have been very exciting to receive the orders for the changes and to wait in expectation!
• Every morning and evening will be marked by thanking and praising the LORD — a reminder that everyday belongs to Him.

Thoughts

Worship through music is a huge part of our Christian expression. Songs lift our spirits, encourage our hearts, and stir our faith. Music consoles our hurts, eases our pains, and strengthens our resolves. Most of all, music exalts our God, lifting His praises. As we grow in our walks, it becomes virtually impossible to unlace music from our hearts’ response to God. Even writing this, beloved songs race through my head:

“O for a thousand tongues to sing
My great Redeemer’s praise!”

But, it is not just any music, any song. In 1 Chronicles 25:1, it says the Levites given to the musical service of the temple will “prophesy” through music and through the giving of thanks and praising the LORD. This is a huge understanding. It means their music was to be the Word of God. Simply, it would be God’s message, God’s will, and God’s praise revealed in song. It was a sacred thing. It was His Word.

Today, our music should no less proclaim the Word of God. Not a new word or some new revelation, but the words of Scripture. We will be encouraged, strengthened, and God will be praised when our songs are built solidly on His written Word. What a great thing that the songs of our hearts would perfectly match the God of Scripture. What a blessing that the songs on our tongues can sing forth His Word.