1 Chronicles 23:
As David came to the last days of his life most of his attention was focused on preparations and ministry within the house of God. He appointed the Levites special roles of leadership and worship but also challenged them that the days of focusing on a ‘movable tabernacle’ were now over. The Ark of the Covenant was now at ‘rest’ and the Temple was coming soon…the ‘old order’ had to pass away so that the ‘new order’ could emerge and take the nation forward into its glorious new relationship. It is very important to recognise ‘transitional times’ in our lives, to respond to them and to allow the Lord to do the ‘new thing’ that He has for us.
Hebrews 13:
As the book of Hebrews comes to a close, the writer sends his final comments and encourages us to do those things which the Lord has ordained us to do. We are not to live according to convenience and the things we desire; we are called to live uprightly and according the leading of the Spirit. He gives us all a challenge to recognise the leaders that the Lord has installed amongst us and instructions on some of the aspects of worship which ensure that we will remain in the presence of the Lord. A personal farewell concludes what is a most challenging and systematic letter and we are left with some great promises which remind us that we are part of a wonderful covenant with the Great Shepherd with whom we are destined to live forever!
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