Strong Tower: A daily scripture reflection.
Friday, October 24, 2025
Numbers 3:36 NLT
“These two clans were responsible for the care of the frames supporting the Tabernacle, the crossbars, the pillars, the bases, and all the equipment related to their use.”
Are you responsible?
Today’s caption poses an intriguing question that, if not carefully considered, could easily be misinterpreted as an insult. The question ‘Are you responsible?’ should actually be viewed as an inquiry into your ability to successfully carry out a specific task or obligation. If I lack that ability, admitting so should not be seen as a failure; instead, it’s an honest assessment. Conversely, if I affirm that I am capable and subsequently fail to fulfill the task, then the question ‘Are you responsible?’ might indeed come across as a rebuke.
In the referenced scripture, God, through Moses, conveyed an important message about communal responsibility. He outlined that the two clans—specifically the Merarite clan, comprising about 6,500 males over the age of one month—were entrusted with essential tasks related to the Tabernacle. Each individual was reminded that it was their collective duty to care for “the frames supporting the Tabernacle, the crossbars, the pillars, the bases, and all the associated equipment.” This responsibility did not rest solely on the leader, but was a shared charge among all members of the two clans.
So, I ask you, dear friend: Are you actively participating in the service of God’s vineyard, or do you perceive this noble work as solely the responsibility of your leader? It’s vital to recognize that each of us has a role to play in the greater mission, and embracing our responsibilities can lead to profound growth and fulfillment.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a humble heart, asking for Your forgiveness for any way I have shirked my responsibilities in Your presence. I recognize that I may have strayed from the path You’ve set for me, and I deeply regret any moments of negligence. From this day forward, I earnestly seek Your guidance and strength, so that I may be eager and diligent in fulfilling my duties within Your vineyard. May my actions reflect Your love and purpose, and may I work not for my own glory, but solely for Your honour and the advancement of Your Kingdom. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
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