The ebb and flow within the book of 1 Chronicles really seems sporadicly presented. Why are the events and genealogies laid out the way they are? It seems that the flow of the book of 1 Chronicles covers the history of the Israelites from Adam through the rule of Solomon with emphasis on genealogies and critical events of the nation.
The Levites who where set aside for service to God are transitioned from service in the Tabernacle to service in the Temple in 1 Chronicles 23 and 24. What was it like for the men who served within the Tabernacle to enter the Temple of the Lord for the first time? What would they have felt as they entered into service in God’s new dwelling place among the people of Israel? It becomes easy to casually read through scripture and elude the emotions that are involved in the events that are portrayed. Think about it: God was dwelling in a magnificence Temple in the City of David! When awe and wonder of God is lost in the midst of the daily grind of life we are losing a key component to our existence which will lead to hopelessness.
How often do we limit our relationship with God? We let the mundane nuances of life saturate our lives to the point where we lose the awesome wonder of Jesus Christ’s beautiful gift of grace and mercy expressed through the cross. As I read through 1 Chronicles 23 and 24 I initially read it like I would read a dictionary or doctoral thesis but as the emotions involved for all these descendants of Levi the scenery with the two chapters came to life. Looking at the Bible so callously and casually is like trying to take a picture of a garden on a cloudy night; you will not appreciate the true beauty before you. Taking time to look at the emotion and beauty that God expresses throughout all Scripture will be the sunrise on the picture of that garden when the light erupts into the scene adding definition and beauty to everything. Take time to dwell in the illuminating light that is found in Jesus Christ as you reflect on Him throughout Scripture.
