The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart, he and his descendants forever, to consecrate the most holy things, to offer sacrifices before the Lord, to minister before him and to pronounce blessings in his name forever.
1 Chronicles 23:13 NIV
Aaron's being set apart for ministry served as an example for David to follow in the assignment of Duties to the Levites. We too can look to this verse and consider our various ministries.
Webster tells us that to consecrate means to make or declare sacred; to set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity. Consider Christ's work on the cross and His resurrection to remove our sin, to make us acceptable to God, and to consecrate us.
We are given ministries, sure we do not generally call raising children, our occupations, our relationships, or other facets of our life ministries; however, as Christians, all those aspects of our lives are in fact, ministries. As duties were considered as they were assigned to the Levites, we too can think about our daily activites.
Pray, intercede for others. Ask for direction and guidance, to have your eyes open, to the needs of others, for protection, wisdom, courage and strength.
As you grow in grace, you will notice an attitude of gratitude developing, a thankfulness for the gifts you have received. You will, as you grow in wisdom with the alignment of your mind and heart, be able to realize and share more of your time, talent, and treasure. This is an example of crossing over from knowledge to wisdom.
With this thankful attitude, with the Spirit's help and guidance, our actions, our smile, our offerings will bless others and will be a light for others to see the Spirit at work, and can guide others in following the Spirit...to bear much fruit.
In view of the above, how do you feel set apart?
How can others tell you are set apart?
Have you seen fruit?
Pray for the Spirit's guidance as you cross from knowledge to growing, deepening wisdom.
In Christ,
David P
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