Able to Do the Work of God

"All the numbered men of the Levites, whom Moses and Aaron numbered at the command of the Lord by their families, every male from a month old and upward, were 22,000." -Numbers 3.39

The Levites weren't counted among the warriors, but there were entrusted with the care of the tabernacle. They were set apart for the service of God. With this we see a distinction, the other tribes took a census of the warriors. The men were numbered based on who was able to go to war, and weren't counted until they were twenty years old. But with the Levites, the males are numbered beginning at a month old.

There comes a time when a man is able to go to war, until that point he isn't ready for combat. But all are able to do the work of God. The role of our service changes as we grow and mature, but it begins early in life, or it should. There is no age requirement to be able to do Kingdom work, simply a breathing requirement.

Men, you are able to do the work of God. Your children are able to do the work of God. The young people of this world are able to do the work of God? The first question to ask is are you? Are you involved in ministry of some kind? It doesn't have to be professional, it doesn't even have to be through a church, but are you involved in building the Kingdom of God in some way? Second, are you encouraging, and helping, your children and other young people do the same?

Are you teaching them, by example, to serve? Are you encouraging them to find their passions and a unique place for them to pour their gifts into? Are you allowing them to serve with you?

Today at church there was a child dedication service. Several new babies were dedicated to God, as were their parents. There was the prayer that these children would come to know and love God very early, and for the parents to teach and encourage them to pray, study, and serve.

From the very beginning children were to be counted for the service of God. Let us realize that they are able to do His work, and teach and encourage them to do it.

"Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."

To God alone be the Glory!

Strength and Honor