Tue.’s Devo - Called By Name

Read: 1 Chronicles 24:1-26:11; Romans 4:1-12; Psalm 13:1-6; Proverbs 19:15-16
Aaron’s family had been set apart to be God’s ministers to the people and to Him. Two of Aaron’s four sons had offered strange fire in Leviticus 10 and lost their lives. Aaron’s other two sons had sons that took their place.
Next we have lists of Levites and their offices and services. Their names were all recorded in the presence of the king and priests. God had called the Levites to be his people and their names being recorded was a picture of being set apart for the Lord and his work.
In Romans, Paul goes to great length to show us that salvation has always been about faith. Abraham was counted righteous because of his faith. Later, God gave him circumcision as a seal of his faith. Our faith is what makes us righteous and the Holy Spirit is what seals our salvation. Circumcision was a cutting away of the flesh naturally just as sanctification is spiritually. We are constantly growing in our walk with God. It is a work in progress.
Lord, remind us today that we have been called by name and set apart for service in your kingdom.