In my devotion this morning I came across the Scripture in 1 Chronicles where David is dividing up the priests and he places some as gatekeepers. Gatekeepers took charge of the doors and gates of the temple. I don’t know how glamorous a job it must have been because when I was reading this, this Scripture came to my mind: Psalms 84:10 (ESV) For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
I’m sure that there were other jobs that the priest would rather do than keep the door or a gate but this was the task that God had placed before them. When I was thinking through gatekeeping I came across this youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYpu9-55trc. It is just a simple video about a position that was formed in one church and they call this guy the “GATEKEEPER”. It made me think of the unsung heroes of our churches who don’t get much notice but play valuable roles. At this church these men help protect the safety of the children.
The Psalmist said he would rather be a gatekeeper than to dwell in the tent of wickedness. Serving the Lord is such a wonderful thing. Praise God for all the gatekeepers in our churches today who work behind the scenes but do it for the Lord.
