When
I read 26:12 this morning I thought of Frank Miller. Notice the wording, “These
divisions of the gatekeepers,
corresponding to their chief men, had
duties, just as their brothers did, ministering in the house of the Lord.”
(emphasis mine) It seems that a distinction is being made of those who serve
inside the house of the Lord and those who serve outside. That’s why I thought
of Frank. You may or may not know that he is in charge of our Parking Lot needs
on Sunday mornings and other special times. He sets out all the cones and signs and
stands duty faithfully all the time.
The
gatekeepers of Israel and Frank show us the importance of every helpful ministry
that is done in the life of the church. There are no small jobs. One famous actress
once said, “There are no small parts, only small actors.” That is most certainly
true in the life of the church. The jobs that are the least noticed are still
vital to the overall health and life of the church. We see this in Acts 6. I’m
thinking waiting on tables for widows wasn’t the most exciting job in the
world. But it required “being of good reputation and full of the Holy Spirit
and wisdom.” So one needs to be Spirit-filled to be a gatekeeper or parking lot
attender? Absolutely. Only then can it be done to the glory of the Lord.
Thanks, Frank, for your example to all of us.
Prayer:
Father, once again I am thankful for Frank and for so many others in our church
who serve in “unnoticed” places. Lord, I know that you will reward their
service with your blessings. Help us all to follow their humble example and
honor you with our lives.
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