The commission of the Levites
Numbers 3:1~40 Those were the names of Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. (3)
Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #325 Living for Jesus (#359 in previous version)
As the times change, science, medicine, and skills become astronomically developed and people seek happiness through what is most comfortable, interesting, fashionable, and entertaining. However, when invisible spiritual problems begin to arise, there is not a single method available to solve them. Those who believe in Jesus Christ, who died upon the cross instead of humanity oppressed by unknown sufferings and diseases, are given the blessings of the Levite. What is the commission of the Levite?
1. Know the reason and gain fundamental strength
We must know the reason as to why spiritual problems continue to arise, and gain fundamental strength. In Genesis 3, Satan who deceived Adam and Eve to sin and cause them to become separated from God and fall into spiritual problems continues to exist and even now continues to plow into idolatry and the culture. However, because Jesus Christ, the offspring of the woman, solved the original problem of sin and Satan, those who believe in Him have no need to worry. Knowing the essence of the Gospel and gaining fundamental strength is the mystery all people of Christ must obtain.
2. Change your priorities
God commanded the Israelites who were walking though the wilderness to construct a tabernacle signifying Christ. Gaining personal strength and enjoying the blessings of the Levite through worship should be enforced as our primary priority. If my occupation, academics, and business become my first priority, then these things take away the importance of worship and the enjoyment of God. That is a tremendous detriment and a great loss.
3. There is a commission you must bear
We must save those dying within spiritual problems. The superpower nations that once moved the world are now oppressed by hardships due to idol worship. Numerous heroes are unable to change their own spiritual state, thus falling into despair and disaster. We who have been called as the Levites, must enjoy the blessings of salvation and save those suffering from spiritual problems. That is our commission. This is the reason why God has called us as His children.
- Discover and enjoy the blessings and identity as the Levite daily by seeking the blessings of the Word, prayer, and evangelism through the mystery of 10 minute prayer.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 1st Service / 2011.8.7