May 1, 2025, Ezra 8:15-20
15 I
gathered them to the river that runs to Ahava, and there we camped three
days. As I reviewed the people and the priests, I found there none of the
sons of Levi. 16 Then I sent for Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah,
Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, leading men,
and for Joiarib and Elnathan, who were men of insight, 17 and
sent them to Iddo, the leading man at the place Casiphia, telling them what to
say to Iddo and his brothers and the temple servants at the place
Casiphia, namely, to send us ministers for the house of our God. 18 And by
the good hand of our God on us, they brought us a man of discretion, of the
sons of Mahli the son of Levi, son of Israel, namely Sherebiah with his
sons and kinsmen, 18; 19 also Hashabiah, and
with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, with his kinsmen and their sons,
20; 20 besides 220 of the temple servants, whom
David and his officials had set apart to attend the Levites. These were
all mentioned by name.
These verses emphasize
Ezra's understanding that the Levites were essential for temple service and
ministry. He jumped into action to locate and recruit them. His plan was
successful and a man of understanding plus a group of Levites joined Ezra's group.
As Christians are we
seeking wisdom, instruction and understanding from Godly individuals who seek
truth through the Word and Holy Spirit? Pray earnestly for God to place
individuals who are “set apart” your life.
Robin Adams
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