Skilled In Music For The Lord

David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals. Here is the list of the men who performed this service:

From the sons of Asaph: Zakkur, Joseph, Nethaniah and Asarelah. The sons of Asaph were under the supervision of Asaph, who prophesied under the king’s supervision.

As for Jeduthun, from his sons: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah and Mattithiah, six in all, under the supervision of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied, using the harp in thanking and praising the Lord.

As for Heman, from his sons: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shubael and Jerimoth; Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti and Romamti-Ezer; Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir and Mahazioth. (All these were sons of Heman the king’s seer. They were given him through the promises of God to exalt him. God gave Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.)

All these men were under the supervision of their father for the music of the temple of the Lord, with cymbals, lyres and harps, for the ministry at the house of God.

Asaph, Jeduthun and Heman were under the supervision of the king. Along with their relatives—all of them trained and skilled in music for the Lord—they numbered 288. Young and old alike, teacher as well as student, cast lots for their duties.

1 Chronicles 25:1-8

Some people in the church may think that what you do in church may have been done to bring glory upon yourself. Anytime you are called to service, think about what you are doing and how it may be viewed.

From the Old Testament we learn that God appointed people with skill to be involved in temple worship. From construction workers to worship leaders – people were chosen based on their skill.

The Lord gave each of us different talents and spiritual gifts to be used for His glory. When we serve with that purpose, not to lift up ourselves, we don’t need to be concerned about what others think. God gave His very best to us – His Son Jesus – and we honor Him by giving our best to Him.

We are at our best when we serve God from our hearts.

Our Daily Bread – June 15, 2013