November 8, 2025

It was quiet in David’s kingdom, so there was no need to keep a full army of fighting men. However, he couldn’t leave it without protection, so he assigned twelve sets of twenty-four thousand men to serve for one month a year, and then, after that, they were allowed to go home and attend to their affairs. Then David appointed civil rulers, known as “princes of the tribes,” to oversee the affairs of the tribes. We can see from this that God considers His people and guides David as he rules over the people of Israel and prepares to hand the kingdom over to his son, Solomon. God didn’t allow him to try to do everything himself, but gave him the ability to delegate his authority to others, promoting a smooth-running kingdom. As we can see from this, God cares about the country as a whole, but also cares about the affairs of His people. When necessary, enlist the help of others in your household to assist you with the tasks, so that the fullness of the duties is not placed solely on one person.

Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and captains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in any matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout all the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand. 1 Chronicles 27:1

November 7, 2025

Where there is a need, God fulfills it. The gatekeepers and treasurers were assigned to duty by casting lots, which is similar to drawing names at Christmas time, but they used rocks with distinctive markings; maybe they wrote names on the stones; then someone was chosen to pick a rock, and whoever's name was on the rock was assigned to that particular duty. It was orderly and well-organized. However, it may seem like a game of chance, but when God is foremost in people's minds, nothing is by chance. When you realize that God carefully plans your life, you will be less likely to worry or fear about what comes next. The duties of the kingdom were meticulously designed to suit the families that were chosen to work in the areas God assigned to them. For this reason, you always hear the phrase "God qualifies the called." However, if you possess a specific skill set, you may be expected to utilize those skills and talents in your ministry or assignment, and again, nothing is by chance. If you love music, you will find that God gave you that love on purpose to be used in praising Him, and so on. Continue to hone your skills, and eventually you will be called upon by God to use them. Remember, it starts by you showing up for the small things, and if you are faithful in the small, God will add to that.

And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of their fathers, for every gate. 1 Chronicles 26:13

November 6, 2025

Singing praises to God was orderly. For the temple, there were twenty-four sets of twelve musicians, singers, and players of instruments. It is thought that because prophets wrote the songs, they called singing prophesying. Imagine that! Preachers who speak the word of God and those who sing the word of God are considered prophets. That seems to shed a different light on who we call prophets, even though some heard directly from God through visions and dreams, which the Bible also refers to as seers and prophets. It makes you wonder if, when Paul listed the gifts, he considered singers and instrumentalists as prophets; it wouldn’t be too far-fetched, considering the scriptures in the Chronicles, because Paul was well-versed in the scriptures. Doesn’t that make so much sense? Those who God didn’t give the gift of a beautiful singing voice or the ability to play an instrument often long to be able to sing and perform. The gift of prophecy is not about predicting the future but about communicating God’s message. Worshipping and praising the Lord through song is yet another layer in prophetic communication. This truth exemplifies the use of scripture to interpret scripture, rather than attempting to figure it out in our own minds or relying on someone else’s interpretation. 

Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the sons of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their service was: Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the sons of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of the king. 1 Chronicles 25:1-2

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

November 4, 2025

King David, who was aging and in poor health, appointed Solomon king over Israel and Judah. Before he died, he organized the Levites for temple service and numbered them. If you’ll remember, Joab was supposed to count all of Israel, but he knew it was against the Law of Moses and didn’t count the Levites; however, David got in trouble anyway. This time, when David counted them, it was for a noble purpose and wasn’t viewed as sinful. The Levites were organized well before the temple was built to train and serve in the tabernacle until its construction was complete. The eligible men began training for service in their twenties, which wasn’t the case during Moses’ time; they weren’t eligible then until they were thirty. We can only guess the reason for the change, but I would think it was to prevent the young men from becoming lazy, or because they were no longer moving the tabernacle, and there was less need for them to be in their full strength; God considers our frame. If you’re wondering how this pertains to us, here’s why: they stood before the Lord every morning and every night, praising and worshipping God, and thanking Him for all He had done for them. If it was important then, it is as important now, if not more. You stand in your temple every day; make sure you are worshipping God every day, morning and evening. It is the least we can do in appreciation of the sacrifice Jesus made for us and the provision God makes for us daily.

And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even; 1 Chronicles 23:30

November 3, 2025

Even though David wasn’t allowed to build the temple, because he had shed blood in war, he gathered the materials to make it easier for Solomon to take on the task. David compiled an abundance of gold, silver, brass, iron, stone, and timber. God wanted Solomon to concentrate on building His house, so He gave him rest from war during his time as king. He was also charged with keeping God’s statutes and judgments that were given to Moses. All of this seems like a hefty task for a young man, and he knew it was a huge undertaking, which is probably why he asked God to give him wisdom. We know from his writings that he was one of the wisest men ever to live. 

Has God assigned you a task, but because it seems too daunting, you have set it aside and have been procrastinating its start? Those who have gone before us have given us everything we need to build our ministry, especially since our foundation is Jesus. According to the writer of Hebrews, we are in a Sabbath rest, much like Solomon. So, don’t look at it as too lofty; consider asking for wisdom to help you move forward with God’s plan to bring others into the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 

Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every side? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people. Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 22:18-19

November 2, 2025

For some reason, David decided to take a census. Who knows what was going on in his head, but God wasn’t having it, because it was against God to count the people. David sent Joab to have the count done, but Joab warned him that it would cause a trespass against Israel. David overruled him and sent him out anyway, but Joab didn’t count two of the tribes; he was probably thinking that if the count weren’t accurate, it would keep it from angering God. However, it was the act of counting that was the sin, not the actual number. Through God’s seer, Gad, God gave David his choice of three different options for his discipline, but they were all terrible. He didn’t want to fall into the hands of man, so he chose destruction by the hands of God’s angels because David knew God was merciful. That day, over seventy thousand men died. David saw the angel and, in fear of him, he bought a threshing floor, built an altar, and prepared a sacrifice to God. God stopped further destruction. 

We should try our best to do what’s right in the eyes of God because there can be consequences for our actions. Imagine how bad David felt that his sin caused other people to die. We should consider how our actions might harm others and refrain from them. It’s better to follow God’s commands than to need to repent. Learn from David’s mistake. 

And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt offering. And the LORD commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into the sheath thereof. 1 Chronicles 21:26-27