Numbers Chapter 3: Verses 5-8 (NIV-UK)
The Lord said to Moses, ‘Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. They are to perform duties for him and for the whole community at the tent of meeting by doing the work of the tabernacle. They are to take care of all the furnishings of the tent of meeting, fulfilling the obligations of the Israelites by doing the work of the tabernacle.
1 Corinthians Chapter 10: Verse 21 (NIV-UK)
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
Aaron and his sons were given the call to minister as priests in the Tabernacle – God’s Holy place where He would dwell with the Israelites on their journey in the desert. All of the items they used in the ministry and worship of God had been described to Moses by God Himself. They all had a purpose and had to be used as God had said. But the Tabernacle needed looking after. It needed assembling and dismantling when the people moved to a new place. So, the Levites were assigned to assist and to look after the practical things. It was an important job.
Some people are called for front facing ministry for God. They need to take care to do everything God asks of them. But all Christians will be given a role by God. If it’s of a practical nature it is no less important and we also need to remember that we are doing it for God – even if it seems insignificant, it’s not. Our Church buildings need looking after too. That’s where we meet together to share our worship of God and to use as a base to minister to others. It needs looking after too. It is God’s House so we shouldn’t belittle the task of looking after it. Whatever we do, however small or routine a task, we should remember as Paul says, that we are doing it for God, and His Glory.
Dear Lord,
Thank You that no task escapes Your notice and nothing is insignificant. Help me remember who I am representing and always to give my best, no matter what it is I’m doing, because I’m doing it for You. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.