Serving in the House

Today: Numbers 3-4

Do you ever think about what it takes to set up and tear down a major event? Think about the last professional sporting event you attended...or maybe a concert. Someone likely used massive trucks or cranes and/or a huge team of people to set up sound, lighting, trusses, sets and more. Someone cleaned the stadium (hopefully) before the event and after. Someone organized the programs and set up the food.

Most of the time, these things go unnoticed. You think about the people actually playing the game or your favorite band singing all your favorite songs.

Do you ever think about what it takes to care for God's House? Imagine back in the Desert when God's House was a portable tent with massive curtains and rods and tables and candles and all kinds of things to set up and move...without the benefit of trucks and trusses.

Although we may not always think about these tasks of service, God does. In today's passage, He designated people precisely for the tasks of what I call "set up and tear down." It's not glamorous (believe me, I've helped set up pipe and drape, chairs and tarps for worship services in school gyms before!). But our service in the House--whatever it is--matters to God. If you're responsible for sweeping the floor or pulling out the tarps, do it with care. If you read a story to the children, do it with a heart of love. If you sing on the worship team, give it your best. If you greet people at the door, smile with joy (even if you aren't a morning person!).

No matter what you're doing, you may be tempted to think "No one notices--they don't care if I'm here or not." Don't think that way. You're serving God. You're helping in His House. And believe me, He definitely cares about the fact that you're doing it...and how you're doing it. Serve the House with excellence.

Tomorrow: Numbers 5-6