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The Most Important Job?

11/2/2019

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I was working my way through 1 Chronicles awhile back, (which in places is about as exciting as Numbers), when once again I was reminded of why I shouldn’t skim over the seemingly unexciting list of names.

Verse after verse named men and their jobs: first the leaders of clans, then those in charge of the gatekeepers, followed by the men responsible for the officials and judges. (Right about here I could feel a yawn coming on.) Next we moved into the military leaders, all of whom, by the way, were in charge of 24,000 troops. (See I was paying attention.) Then it was all about those in charge of the palace treasuries, the regional treasuries, then the vineyards, olive groves, or fig trees.


As the chapter came to a close I was losing my will to live because now it was all about the guys in charge of the goats and sheep, donkeys and camels.


Suddenly, verse 33 appeared, and there it was: “Hushai the Arkite was the king’s friend.”

Sometimes we might think that our job doesn’t carry a lot of significance. But every job is significant, from keeping our public bathrooms clean (which I rank right up there near the top) to keeping our streets and countries safe. Sometimes we are called to take on large tasks and sometimes more menial ones, but sometimes our most important job is just to be someone’s friend, or as some of the other translations put it, someone’s companion or confidant. God thought them all important enough to take the time to list each one.

Yes, judges and generals are important. Yes, farmers and ranchers and caretakers are necessary. But everyone also needs a friend. Someone they can count on and confide in. Wherever God has placed you and in whatever job you find yourself today, realize that God can and will use you there. And if for this time in your life it is just to be someone’s friend. . .then be it.

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Doug link
11/2/2019 08:16:11 am

Great insight, hadn’t noticed the job connection before. Everyone is important no matter what role they are in for such a time as this.

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Jody
11/2/2019 04:27:57 pm

So true!

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Linda C
11/2/2019 08:24:35 am

My Women's Bible study is working through 1st Chronicles, but I don't think we got to this part yet. Unless I slept through it. I will pay more attention when we do!

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Jody
11/2/2019 04:28:19 pm

Very easy to do. Trust me.

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Joan Swindle
11/2/2019 08:57:18 am

I have struggled thru that list but you have given it new meaning. Friends sure are important, I wouldn't be where I am without them. Keep writing. Joni

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Jody
11/2/2019 04:28:43 pm

Thanks, Joan.

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Linda T
11/2/2019 10:31:53 am

So grateful for a God who notices every insignificant (to us) thing we do. Some great day we will see how it all fit together in His plan and be so happy we didn’t quit!

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Jody
11/2/2019 04:29:01 pm

Exactly so.

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    Jody Eileen Solinski spent her career teaching in the California public school system where she enjoyed helping young adults take their place in society. A native Californian, she enjoys the outdoors and so loves living in Northern California where she can enjoy the beauty of God’s creation up close.

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