Numbers 3:3. “These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest’s office.” TO MINISTER. It is honor, high honor to assist in that which is holy. God is holy – God’s throne is holy – God’s name is holy. God’s house is holy – God’s Word is holy – God’s judgments are holy. To be involved in such a work demands a sense of awe – and worship.
To benefit God’s people in any way at all, is an important work. To help such, is to attend to their needs in a way that may seem unimportant. To succor those who are cast down in some of life’s trials, is needed. To satisfy some need that would be otherwise left undone, is an act of grace.
To minister to a holy people is an honor, because these are the people of God. To wait on the Lord – and on His people, is one of the blessings we have. To advance by ministering in some way, something yet unfinished; To promote a work that God began – is a privilege of one who is called to minister.
To distribute to others, in God’s name, that which God has given, is a responsibility, A trust, that has been delivered into the hands of one who ministers. To aid in an effort that is eternal in its nature, is honor in service. To content the One who has delivered something of value to me – is to minister.
To answer to a call from One who is superior in every way - is to minister. To attend to the business, He has given to me as a steward - is to minister. To forward the plans entrusted to me, and bring a work to completion - is to minister. To supply anything that is lacking by stepping into the need - is to minister.
“O Holy God, it is no small thing for me to speak for Thee. Whether the messages are for saints or sinners; the number of listeners is small or large – give me the sense of the importance of what I am saying. May the hearers understand this is a word from the Lord. May both hearers and speaker be convinced that God has spoken; that this is more than just a form of teaching and preaching to which we have become accustomed. May the Spirit of God be free to speak. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”