Reading: Numbers 19-20, Psalm 47, 1 Corinthians 9, and Mark 4
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:9-10, For it is written in the Law of Moses, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain.” Is it for oxen that God is concerned? Does he not certainly speak for our sake? It was written for our sake, because the plowman should plow in hope and the thresher thresh in hope of sharing in the crop.
Thoughts: Paul and Barnabas were being told that they needed to work for a living, many pastors work regular jobs as well as raising up their flocks. Paul brings up many scenarios where people get benefits from they work to the point of bring up a Mosaic law. As our Pastors and teachers work to help us to understand God and be discerning of the Word of God are they not entitled to compensation. We are all called to spread the Gospel and take God’s word to the world not everyone is called to serve in the Church. Are we withholding something God has called us to give?
Prayer: Lord you are my source, through you my storehouses are filled. You lead me in all I do, help me to steward well the things you give me and remember that you are the owner of all and you are the one who calls us to where we are to work in your plan. You equip us for the work you call us too.
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