Zechariah 3:7 “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘If you will walk in obedience to me and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house and have charge of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing here.’”
Have you ever considered the idea that obedience to God’s call leads to increased access to other opportunities? I know I haven’t. But we see in today’s verse that if we walk in obedience, He gives us responsibilities to be stewards over.
This verse was written to the high priest Joshua, but we can take the words and apply them in our own lives, as well. Our obedience in walking in His ways and keeping His commandments give us access to His presence. When we are faithful and obedient we are granted responsibility. In Joshua’s case it was leadership in the Temple and governing all that it involved. In our case we can apply it to those we are shepherding ourselves. As parents we have a responsibility in bringing up children in His ways. And for those who do not have kids, for youth and young adults it could be those you work with or interact with at school or those you may be working with in ministry. We must be faithful and obedient in those who come under our guidance and leadership.
When we are obedient He gives us a place among those standing there. This refers to those in close fellowship with God. I do not know if this refers to the saints, our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ or whether it refers to the angels that surround His throne in heaven. But being in fellowship with others is a reward that He blesses us with.
Today let’s focus on being faithful in obeying Him. Whether we occupy positions of leadership or are simply fellowshipping with other believers, we should be honoring Him and demonstrating the love of Christ in our lives.
Prayer: Lord, I long to be faithful and obedient. Help me to step into whatever role You have for me and guide me as I love them as You have loved us. Amen
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