PRAYER JOURNAL - A CALL TO RETURN TO CORPORATE WORSHIP!
AS I AM SAYING MORNING PRAYERS, I HAVE AN UNCTION TO NOTICE MEN IN MY COFFEE CUP ☕️๐๐๐
THE IMAGE NUMBER ON THE PHOTO IS 0645 ๐๐ป 1 CHRONICLES 6:45 NASB1995 (including 41 & 45) Now these are those whom David appointed over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after the ark rested there. .. “the son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah.”
There seem to be three groups of singers. The main group is formed by Heman and his sons (verse 33), with to his right as a second group Asaph and his sons (verse 39), and to his left as a third group Ethan and his sons (verse 44). Each of these three groups comes from one of the sons of Levi. Heman belongs to the Kohathites, Asaph to the Gershonites and Ethan to the Merarites.
The singers are also important for the temple service. In 1 Chronicles 25 the singers are mentioned in more detail. Also in 1 Chronicles 15-16 we meet them. In the tabernacle service, when the people are in the wilderness, there are no singers. The three main singers appear in the book of Psalms, as do the sons of Korah mentioned in verse 37.
The three sons of Levi each have a different service. Yet there is a service they have in common: each of the sons has a family of singers (verses 33,39,44). After the song of Moses (Exo 15:1) we do not hear about singing. It is only here that we hear about it again. You can only sing when the ark – a type of the Lord Jesus – has found a resting place (verse 31). Where the Lord Jesus can dwell in the midst, there can be singing.
The “tent of meeting” (verse 32) is not important in the first place because the members of God’s people can meet there, but because God can meet with them there. Every singer performs his service by singing the praises of God. Thus, every service that takes place in the church may be done by singing, even if it concerns the service of admonishing (cf. Col 3:16). The Levites “served in their office according to their order”, which for us corresponds to that all things are “done properly and in an orderly manner” (1Cor 14:40).
In these two verses we see the distinction between the Levites and the priests. The different service of the Levites is a picture of what we find in the New Testament in the different gifts that all members of the church have (Rom 12:4-8; 1Cor 12:4,11; Eph 4:7,11). However, there is also a common service, and that is the priestly service. That service consists of singing, which is “a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Heb 13:15b). This is not left to special gifts, nor is it dependent on them.
The Levites, including the Sons and Brothers of Hashabiah, were a living testament to God's covenant with Israel, serving as a bridge between the divine and the people through their dedicated service.
In Nehemiah 10:11, a Hashabiah is listed among those who sealed the covenant, a significant act of recommitment to the covenantal relationship with God. This underscores the importance of Hashabiah's role in the spiritual renewal of the community.
Each mention of Hashabiah contributes to the broader narrative of Israel's dedication to maintaining a faithful relationship with God through worship, service, and adherence to His commandments.
The name Hashabiah (Hebrew for "Yahweh has considered" or "regarded") is shared by several prominent Levites in the Old Testament. His connection to spiritual revival is primarily highlighted during the post-exilic period under Ezra and Nehemiah, when Israel experienced a massive national turning back to God.
In biblical narratives, revival rarely happens without structured leadership, prayer, and a return to worship. Hashabiah represents the faithful minister behind the scenes—safeguarding holy things, leading the assembly in deep confession, organizing the physical community, and shifting the people's focus back toward God.
Hashabiah was appointed by David.
THE TIMESTAMP ON THE PHOTO IS 11:46
Episode 1146 of Alpha Hour on YouTube, led by Pastor Elvis Agyemang, is a widely viewed broadcast centered around intense worship, thanksgiving, and the theme "Show Me Your Glory" ๐
Hymn 1146 ("Let Us Eat Jesus Every Day"): A modern spiritual hymn focused on deep personal worship, spiritual nourishment, and community local churches.
Historical Hymns: In classic worship collections like Songs for the Sanctuary, #1146 corresponds to the traditional mission and progress hymn, "O Lord, our God, arise, The cause of truth maintain" written by Ralph Wardlaw.
ISAIAH 46:11 NASB1995 (including 10-11) “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.”
ONE OF THE MEN IS WEARING A GOLDEN HEAD PLATE (แนฃฤซแนฃ or tzitz): A rectangular plate of pure gold engraved with the words "HOLY TO THE LORD". It was tied across the front of the turban over the forehead using blue cords (techelet).
Key Features of the Tzitz:
The Inscription: It was engraved with the words "Holy to the Lord" (ืงֹืֶืฉׁ ืַืืืָื, Kodesh L'YHVH). According to Jewish tradition, the letters were raised and embossed from the back.
Material & Structure: It was forged from a single piece of pure gold. Maimonides described it as a band spanning from ear to ear across the forehead, measuring roughly two fingerbreadths wide.
Attachment: It was secured to the front of the High Priest's linen turban (mitznefet) using three blue cords (techelet)—one on each side and one tracing over the top center of the head.
Spiritual Purpose: According to Exodus 28:38, the tzitz was worn on the High Priest's forehead to constantly bear and bring forgiveness for any unintentional impurities or errors made by the Israelites regarding their holy offerings, ensuring the sacrifices remained pleasing before God.
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