Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Chronicles 16:1-6
by: Linda Harris.
David prepared for the ark: building a place for it to rest, organizing the procession, and arranging for continual praise. While worship can be spontaneous, planning and preparation are worthwhile also.
Obed-edom housed the ark for several months in his home. Because he faithfully watched over the ark, God blessed him and his family (1 Chronicles 13:14). Just being near the ark was a blessing. God continued the blessing and increased Obed-edom’s responsibilities by appointing him to be a doorkeeper (15:23) and one of the ministers (16:5, 38).
When we are faithful in small things, God will entrust us with greater responsibility and grant us multiple blessings.