I've often wondered about the many lists of names and descendants in the Bible - the "begats" of the King James Version (so and so begat so and so . . . ). But today, as I read Spurgeon's daily reading, he pointed out a gem hidden among these genealogical lists.
"These were the potters, and the inhabitants of Netaim and Gederah: there they dwelt with the king for his work." (1 Chronicles 4:23 ASV)
Hidden in this verse, in the middle of a bunch of begats, is the idea of "dwelling with the king" and serving him - even if it is a work as mundane as working with clay and making pottery. There have been many times in my life where I've wondered about what God's will was for me in terms of career. I've looked for something grand and "spiritual", but have often been led to work that is much more mundane. I'm grateful today for this reassurance that no matter how mundane the task, I can still dwell with the king and be working for him!
Father, this morning I once again ask for your will to be done in my life this day. Thank you for your reassurances this morning. May my desires be fully brought into alignment with you so that I say with David, "I delight to do your will, oh my God" (Ps 40:8). Thank you for the promise that you are working in me both to will and to do of your good pleasure (Phil 2:13). I love you, Father!
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