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In Israel, the tribe of Levi was uniquely chosen to serve the tabernacle and the Temple. Of the Levites, only direct descendants of Aaron could become priests who made offerings (49), but the other Levites had important duties, including maintaining the buildings and serving music (32).
Because the Levites were privileged in this way to serve God’s house, they were not given an inheritance of land like the other tribes. Instead, they were given cities and their surrounding pasture lands within the territory of other tribes (54-81). The Levites were told that the LORD was their inheritance (Deut 10:9). God taught Israel the greater value of a spiritual inheritance and of dwelling in the presence of God.
In Jesus, the privilege of coming into God’s presence is not limited to only certain people. Through faith, our own hearts become a temple where we can experience the joy of God’s presence. And when we serve our brothers and sisters in church, we are building the temple of the Holy Spirit among us as well. Prayer: Father, thank you that you want to live among us. Help me be grateful for the privilege of serving in your house.
One Word: A servant of God’s house
Because the Levites were privileged in this way to serve God’s house, they were not given an inheritance of land like the other tribes. Instead, they were given cities and their surrounding pasture lands within the territory of other tribes (54-81). The Levites were told that the LORD was their inheritance (Deut 10:9). God taught Israel the greater value of a spiritual inheritance and of dwelling in the presence of God.
In Jesus, the privilege of coming into God’s presence is not limited to only certain people. Through faith, our own hearts become a temple where we can experience the joy of God’s presence. And when we serve our brothers and sisters in church, we are building the temple of the Holy Spirit among us as well. Prayer: Father, thank you that you want to live among us. Help me be grateful for the privilege of serving in your house.
One Word: A servant of God’s house