Read: 1 Chronicles 24:1-26:11; Romans 4:1-12; Psalm 13:1-6; Proverbs 19:15-16
Today we read about the divisions of the sons of Aaron and the leaders who served by lots in the temple. One thing stood out to me and that was there was no partiality. Everything was done by lots and everyone was treated the same. It didn’t matter the importance of your family or the order of your birth. No one was treated with more favor than the other. Theses sons were guided and led by their fathers. This is a great picture of God’s plan.
I couldn’t help but see the blessing of Obed-Edom. He was the one who housed the ark of God for months. He had 62 descendants who were very capable men. He also had 8 sons making him very blessed. Of the 62 descendants, there was not a bad one in the bunch.
In Romans we read that it wasn’t Abraham’s works that made him righteous, but his faith in God. Our works have nothing to do with our salvation, they have to do with our rewards. Circumcism also had nothing to do with salvation, it was the picture or shadow of salvation. Salvation or righteousness before God has always been based on faith. The Old Testament brought the shadow of greater promises. The New Testament brought the fulfillment of these shadows.
Lord, thank you for your plan of grace and salvation by faith. Thank you that there is no partiality with you.
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