April 26

   
1 Chronicles 6
Once again, we get another genealogical account. There is an aspect in this one that stands out from the former lists; it is the inclusion, or distinction, of the musicians David had appointed to do service in the tabernacle before the building of the temple. What we have here is the first praise team! Music has always been an important aspect of our worship to God. He enjoys hearing us sing and making melody in our hearts, with our mouths, and with our hands. The Lord has given us talents and gifts to use in His service. What better way to worship Him than in using that which He has given?! We have been blessed to have had the opportunity to worship God in many different settings, with various forms of worship and praise, everything from a man humbly standing before the congregation singing a solo, to orchestral performances, choirs, quartets, praise teams, praise bands, acapella congregational singing, every form of instrumentation from a single guitar, to a stringed quartet, to a gospel rock band, and everything in between. My wife and I have even attended a worship service led by a jazz band dressed in Zoot Suits! In each and every setting the one constant has been praise and adoration to our Lord. David, a man after God's own heart, set the stage and enlisted our talents to praise a loving Father who delights in hearing His children worship for time without end!