God’s Will for You!
"For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who
is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he
ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to
each one a measure of faith."
Romans 12:3
When the Israelites traveled from Mount Sinai to the edge of
Canaan, the Kohathites—descendants of the second son of
Levi, had the privilege of carrying the Ark of the Covenant and
other holy vessels (Numbers 4:1-15). By contrast, someone—
we don’t know who—was responsible for tent pegs, ropes,
poles, and the like.
How did those with the menial tasks feel about those with the
most holy tasks? Paul’s words in Romans 12:3 would've been
good advice: Don’t think too highly (or too lowly) of yourself.
Rather, think realistically about the role God has given you to
play in building up the Body of Christ. God gives grace and faith
to each one; we must discern the purpose of God’s grace to us
and fulfill His calling. Some carry the Ark; some carry the tent
pegs; all move the purpose of God into the future.
What grace has God given you?
"Step out in faith to prove what is His good
and perfect will for you" (Romans 12:1-2).
"To obey God’s will is to find
the fulfillment of our lives."
David Watson
