"And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was in charge of the singing; he gave instruction in singing because he was skillful." 1Chron. 15:22
This is one of those little treasure verses (like the prayer of Jabez) hidden in the long lists of peoples in the book of 1Chronicles. The lesson is a very small one. Chenaniah had authority and was blessed to teach, because he was skillful.
I think sometimes because salvation was such a miraculous transformation in my life. It required repentance and faith on my part it's true, but the new nature was entirely and completely a work of God. I would have had better results trying to fly like a bird than I would have had at remaking myself even in the smallest extent. That being true, sometimes I'm guilty of thinking everything in my Christian life should or will be like that. But God wants more from me. God wants more from all of us. God teaches us diligence, endurance and perseverance for a reason. He tells us to run the race as if we intend to win.
And so....Where do you want to lead? Where do you want to teach? Where do you desire to excel? Emulate Chenaniah. Become skillful. Do those things that will increase your skills in your area. Pray for direction....then.... Practice ....Study..... Persevere
