Ensure service matches Mattithiah's diligence?
How can we ensure our service is as diligent as Mattithiah's in 1 Chronicles 9:31?

Mattithiah’s Diligent Assignment

1 Chronicles 9:31 records: “A Levite named Mattithiah, the firstborn son of Shallum the Korahite, was entrusted with baking the offering bread.” Scripture’s precise wording underlines a real man, a real task, and a real trust. The Bread of the Presence (Exodus 25:30; Leviticus 24:5-6) had to be prepared exactly as God commanded, so consistent, careful service was essential.


What Made His Service Stand Out

- Entrusted with a task directly connected to God’s worship

- Faithful in a behind-the-scenes role, not seeking spotlight

- Kept to the pattern God revealed, showing reverence for His word

- Served continually; the bread was “before Me at all times” (Exodus 25:30)


Biblical Principles for Matching His Diligence

- Wholehearted effort: “Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men.” (Colossians 3:23)

- Faithfulness in small things: “Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much.” (Luke 16:10)

- God-centered motive: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)

- Fervent spirit: “Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” (Romans 12:11)

- Joyful attitude: “Serve the LORD with gladness.” (Psalm 100:2)

- Quiet excellence: “Do everything without complaining or arguing.” (Philippians 2:14-15)


Practical Ways to Bake Our “Offering Bread” Today

- Treat every assignment—public or hidden—as worship rendered to God.

- Prepare thoroughly; skill and planning express respect for His holiness.

- Follow Scripture’s instructions accurately, trusting its reliability.

- Guard consistency: keep showing up, even when feelings fluctuate.

- Maintain purity of heart; the hands that serve the Lord must stay clean.

- Welcome accountability from trusted believers, mirroring Levitical order.

- Cultivate gratitude; thank God for the privilege of serving His people.

- Rely on the Spirit’s enabling strength rather than personal resolve alone.


Encouragement for the Journey

- The Lord sees every loaf “baked” for His honor, even when no one else notices.

- Small, faithful acts accumulate eternal reward (Matthew 25:21).

- Scripture assures that diligent servants shine as lights in a dark world (Philippians 2:15).

- Finishing well brings glory to Christ and edifies the church for generations to come.

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