Monday, April 27, 2015

Mon.’s Devo - The Land of the Levites

Read: 1 Chronicles 6
Today we read about the tribe of Levi - the priests. Levi had three sons: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. Gershom means “an stranger there”. Sounds like Gershom knew he was just passing through and earth was not his home. Their job in the wilderness was to carry the tabernacle, tent, coverings, hangings and court and gate. They had over 7,500 males who served with them. They received 13 cities according to Joshua 21:6. Kohath was Levi’s second son and his name means “waiting; obedient”. In the wilderness, they carried the tabernacle furniture and vessels. They numbered 8,600 males who served. They were given 13 cities (Jos. 21:4-5). Merari means “my bitterness or my rebellion”. No wonder Merari’s two son’s names mean “sick” and “sensitive”. Their job in the wilderness was to carry the sockets and frames, pillars, pins and cords. they numbered 6,200. They were given 12 cities in Jos. 21:7. Later, many of these priests became singers in the temple.
Since the Levites were not given land, each of the tribes assigned certain cities for the Levites and they lived amongst all the tribes. There cities were cities of refuge where refugees could run to for justice and safety. These cities are like our churches today where the sinner can run to for salvation. God sets up places of refuge for us to run into. We can be a city of refuge where the poor, lame, blind and sick can come and find hope and healing.
Lord, make us your city of refuge today.

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