Numbers 16:9. “Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to Himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the Lord, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them?” NEAR TO HIMSELF.
Called by God, called out from others to serve, In a special way, in the holy house of God; Whoever you are, when you are chosen to do Some task given to you by the Lord; Put all else aside, give this work your best, Do not covet or claim another’s load.
When we look at others and think of them, “They have it better and are more highly thought of than me.” We have made a bad mistake, and consequences then, May come down that I would never want to see; For it is important to God that I serve Him, not just men, A true servant of His I’m called to be.
To challenge another, and the work that he does Is like saying he is not God’s chosen man. Turn away from such thinking, don’t allow thoughts like those, Flee to the Lord in your mind while you can. Others who did not in the past - all did lose Family, influence, life, possessions – all that they hoped to gain.
It really is no different for us living today, When we covet another man’s role; If we want his influence, his prestige or his pay, And allow darkness to come into our soul; We are in danger of losing all God has done in His way, And sin hastens to claim its’ terrible toll.
What God really wanted when He called us to serve, Was our love, and a desire to be near to Himself. Out of a longing to be what God wants, and to love Him - supremely - and in His service to help; I need to keep before me, and daily to prove; It is the Master I want to please – not myself.
“To be near to Thee, O Father, at times like this, is a genuine desire of mine. I am so thankful when Thy strength is made perfect in weakness, and when Thy saving power in the Gospel is evident. I do not covet another person’s role or work. I am content to be here today, rejoicing in Thy salvation, Thyself, Thy work and the blessing of eternal life Thou art giving to others. Please keep me humble, prayerful, watching, waiting and ready for what Thou art going to do next. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”