1 Chronicles 25-27: It Takes a Village

David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals. Here is the list of the men who performed this service:  - 1 Chron. 25:1 NIV

Long before the phrase 'It takes a village to raise a child.' was popular, David knew that it took more than one person to perform all of the duties necessary in serving the Lord.  The sons of Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman all participated in thanking and praising the Lord.  In addition to those who provided the music and worship, there were the gatekeepers who were posted as guards and the Levites who were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries for the dedicated things. (1 Chron. 26:20 NIV)

David had a heart for the Lord and was an able ruler over the people, but he could not do it all alone.  There was and continues to be a lot of work to be done both to worship and to serve God.  We all must carry our share of the burden.  No one person is responsible for doing it all.  We are only tasked with what we are called to do, with the talents that God has given us.

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