November 5, 2025

Now that King David had all the Levites counted, it was time to assign the priests their time slot in the temple. The names of the priests were put into a jar, and they were assigned their time as their name was pulled out of the jar. Some were young men and some were older, but they were equal in terms of when it came to when they were to reside over the priestly duties of the temple. Doing it this way made God ultimately responsible because He is a God of order and knows who is best suited for the times that were given. When God gives us our assignments and duties, He doesn’t consider our age but our willingness. Those who are faithful with a minor assignment are often given more responsibility. If you are unsure what God wants you to do as a ministry for Him, ask Him, and He will show you. If you do that task well, He will give you more. Prepare your heart and mind to do whatever He assigns you. It may be scary to start, but once you realize that God is in control and His burden is light, the fear will disappear. 

Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar. 1 Chronicles 24:5