Forsake not the Levite
JUST A THOUGHT!
Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.
(Deuteronomy 12:19)
In the Old Testament economy, God was reminding His people to take care of the man of God. The Levites made sacrifices that were not expected of the average Israelite. They would forgo some of the physical blessings that were given to the twelve tribes so they could accomplish God’s will in their lives.
Certainly we cannot make an equal comparison to the Old Testament priests and a New Testament pastor, but there are some similarities. I think it would also be safe to apply the above verse to the servant-leaders of our local churches. “Forsake not the Levite” is as important today as it was several thousand years ago. The role of a pastor is vital and is to be lifted up and highly respected. No matter if you pastor a mega-church, are beginning a new church plant or seem to be ministering to a handful of people, your work is of great significance. You are called by God, held in the hand of Christ as His special angel, and have the promise of the crown of glory! And not only do we have the above blessings, we have the promise of Hebrews 13:5, “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Take heed to thyself that thou forsake not the Levite as long as thou livest upon the earth.
(Deuteronomy 12:19)
In the Old Testament economy, God was reminding His people to take care of the man of God. The Levites made sacrifices that were not expected of the average Israelite. They would forgo some of the physical blessings that were given to the twelve tribes so they could accomplish God’s will in their lives.
Certainly we cannot make an equal comparison to the Old Testament priests and a New Testament pastor, but there are some similarities. I think it would also be safe to apply the above verse to the servant-leaders of our local churches. “Forsake not the Levite” is as important today as it was several thousand years ago. The role of a pastor is vital and is to be lifted up and highly respected. No matter if you pastor a mega-church, are beginning a new church plant or seem to be ministering to a handful of people, your work is of great significance. You are called by God, held in the hand of Christ as His special angel, and have the promise of the crown of glory! And not only do we have the above blessings, we have the promise of Hebrews 13:5, “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
posted by Rev TDW @ 11:41 AM
1 Comments:
Good thoughts. My brother, Cameron, recommended your blog so I thought I would check it out.
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