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Everyone needs to get organised. Large organisations must be organised, of course, but so must small ones. Parents learn quickly that the more children they have, the more structure they need. Even individuals need organisation if they’re
“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
(1 Corinthians 14:40)
Order is not the enemy of spirituality, as some seem to me to suggest; it is the servant of spirituality. Organisation is not a lack of faith; it is often the expression of faith.
And in 1 Chronicles 23, we see this principle lived out in a powerful way.
David is nearing the end of his life. The temple plans are prepared. The materials are gathered. Solomon has been charged. The leaders have been commanded. And now David turns to the next essential step of organising the Levites. These are the men who will carry out the daily ministry of worship in the house of God.
This chapter shows us how David structured the work of the Levites so that the worship of God could continue faithfully, consistently, and beautifully long after he was gone. And in doing so, it teaches us something vital:
If we want to do the will of God well, we must organise ourselves, but organise ourselves around the priorities of God.
So today, as we open 1 Chronicles 23, we’re going to look at:
How David organised the Levites,
Why organisation matters in spiritual work,
And how these principles apply to us as believers today.
Because whether you’re leading a church, serving in a ministry, raising a family, or simply trying to walk faithfully with Christ, organisation is part of obedience.
So, lets turn together to 1 Chronicles chapter 23, and let’s see what David did… and what we can learn from him….
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