Keep Above Indifferenece!

 

In the book of Numbers, we see that the Levites had distinct privileges, but they also had significant responsibilities.

They were in charge of carrying the precious treasures that adorned the Ark of the Covenant.  And another important task they had was guarding the Tabernacle from any unauthorized entry.

We find in chapter 18, God even gave strict order to Aaron that he was not to allow the Levites to go near the sacred items at the Alter.  The punishment if they did?  Death to them - and to Aaron.

It was an incredible task.

My commentary suggests that, “The Levites, however reverently they might at first bear the Ark and holy vessels, would gradually and insensibly contract a sort of indifference.  The burdens would become like other burdens, thoughtlessly and mechanically borne.”  It goes on to say this, “It is no easy matter for such as to have to exhibit God’s truth to an indifferent world to keep above indifference themselves.  All the more reason, therefore, that they should be on their guard.”

Wow.

Indifference.
Their burden… their assignment… their God-given responsibility… caused indifference the people of God.

Indifference means this = “lack of interest or concern; unimportance; mediocre; apathy; insensibility.”

And I wonder if we, the Jesus-people, need to be reminded of this?

And guard fiercely against indifference.

To refuse to be lukewarm for Jesus.
To soldier on in the purpose He has for us.
To labor against mediocrity and formality that destroys our spiritual progression.

The Christian profession requires guarding against anything that causes declination.
It demands ongoing oversight, continual attention, perpetual concentration, self-denial, and patience.

The Gospel advancement is dependent upon our remaining steadfast and guarding against anything that would render our witness ineffective.

Keep above indifference, friend.