Scripture
1 Chronicles 26:6-7 “Obed-edom’s son Shemaiah had sons with great ability who earned positions of great authority in the clan. Their names were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad. Their relatives, Elihu and Semakiah, were also very capable men.”
Observation
The men who were given “great authority” were proven men. They had experienced. They were capable. They did not give responsibility to someone who had not shown they were able to perform the job. They had “great ability”. They had the talent, knowledge, and skills to do the task. David looked for men with ability that had proven themselves to be capable.
Application
One of the most important responsibilities I have as a pastor is to choose leaders. I appoint people to lead ministries. I need to follow David’s pattern. I look for people who have proven themselves. I look for leaders who have the ability to serve in the ministry that have shown they are capable.
Prayer
Father, I ask for workers to be sent into your harvest field. The harvest is ripe. People are ready to commit themselves to Christ. We need laborers. Send the right people to First A/G to help harvest the fields.
