S) "1 Moreover, David and the commanders of the army set apart for the service some of the sons of Asaph and of Heman and of Jeduthun, who were to prophesy with lyres, harps and cymbals;"
1 Chronicles 25:1a (NASB)
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read 1 Chronicles 25
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read 1 Chronicles 25
O) The first thing I noticed, is that David, with the commanders of the army, set apart sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun. Initially, it seemed a little peculiar that military commanders would be involved, but then reading that these chosen people were to prophesy, that made me a little suspicious. However, things got a little more peculiar when I read the end of v.3, that the "prophesying" they were doing was in giving thanks and singing praises to the LORD. So now, this whole process takes on a much different complexion. The commanders of the armies had concerned themselves with praising God and giving Him thanks. It's certainly possible that the commanders and King recognized that prophecies would sometimes come through writing a song, and there are certainly prophecies in the Psalms. However, maybe prophesying was more comprehensive than we typically think about it.
A) Whatever the case, I think there are three things for me to take away from this verse. First, is that wise counsel should be sought and kept. David didn't tend to make unilateral decisions, and when he did it typically hurt him. I would do well to seek godly advice, even for areas of my "own domain" where I might be "king" (e.g., my household). Second, I should constantly be seeking God's direction and words. I have the Bible as certainly holy, but I should also be in prayer, asking God to lead me by the Holy Spirit. Lastly, all along the way, with everything I endeavor to do, I should be giving God thanks and praising Him.
P) Father, You have always been so good to me. Your grace preceded my faithfulness, and Your goodness to me has been evident from my beginning. May Your good works be ever on my lips, Lord. Help me be humble, to seek wise and godly counsel. Create a hunger within me, to seek Your words ravenously. Open my eyes to see and my ears to hear, that I would find Your will and do it. Be glorified in my life, and have Your way with me. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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