1st Chronicles 24:4. “And there were more chief men of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar, and thus they were divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers.” SIXTEEN CHIEF MEN. I wonder how many there really are willing to commit to the service of the Lord? Are there those who are willing to step out in real faith and trust God? Can they trust God to lead and feed them and use what they have for Him? Am I ready to step out in faith; am I willing to help and guide them?
On George’s lips were words like this; I wonder what he really meant? Was it a prayer or a challenge to carry on the work to which he was sent? Sixteen chief men would do a lot of work if they were sent into God’s field today. Are here those that will rise to the work and do whatever God will say?
Eight groups of two by two or four groups of four by four – The impact sixteen men would make would stir up the hearts of more. Perhaps it would lead to a revival among the Lord’s people here – Then a time of visitation would begin and affect God’s work elsewhere.
Sixteen men with Bibles and committed to getting God’s Word in their hearts – Sixteen men who are willing and although they don’t know where to start – Sixteen men who want what is right and are willing to pay the price
Of committing themselves unreservedly and going out to do what is right.
Sixteen men willing to venture beyond their present comfort zone – Men who are willing to be used that can catch a vision of their own – Faithful men who can be trusted to serve God faithfully – Who know the consequences of their work, will influence others for eternity.
I wonder if I have been blind to the gifted people I already know. Are there those who will rise to the challenge if I in them an interest show? If I have been remiss in overlooking some who want some leadership – Then I’m the one at fault who needs my heart to be stirred up.
If there are those God has called to serve, I want God to open my eyes. If I in pride spend my time looking back, I need to be pared down to size And make myself available once again to be used in other ways to serve the Lord. Then maybe revival and times of visitation will come when I heed God’s Word.
“O Lord God, have I been overlooking what is right in front of me? Have I been so self- centered that I haven’t shown interest in those who are looking for leadership right in this place? Forgive me O God, and please open the way for me to take young men with us again to labor in the field. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”