02/04/2022
Asop (aw-soof) H624 A threshold, storehouse, supply of provisions; specifically the Treasury of the Tabernacle/Temple of the Lord.
Within 1 Chronicles we learn of the porters or gatekeepers and how they became the gatekeepers of this storehouse. Obededom was a levite that aided King David in transferring the ark of the Lord back to Jerusalem. The ark ended up being kept in the house of Obededom for 3 months while it's tent/Tabernacle was being built by King David. During this time "the Lord blessed him and all his household (2 Samuel 6:11; 1 Chron 13:14)"
Once the ark was moved to the Tabernacle in Jerusalem Obededom was chosen as one of the gatekeepers. Further down the timeline, King David is preparing his son, Solomon, to build the Temple. King David dies, his son takes the Throne, and he fulfills the word of the Lord by building the Temple. It is at this time King Solomon designates the assignments. In 1 Chronicles 26 he is assigning the gatekeepers. Obededom a son's become the porters of the house of Asuppim (this is the word above asop) "for God blessed him (1 Chron 26:5)" His son's were "able men with strength (1 Chron 26:8)." This storehouse was full of all the spoils of victory over the enemy dedicated to maintain the house of the Lord (1 Chron 26:27)
The son's name is listed in order of birth. Shemaiah (heard by Jehovah), Jehozabad (Jehovah has endowed), Josh (Jehovah is brother), Sacar (wages), and Nathaniel (given of God). Their names write an amazing story that give us the KEYS to opening the gate to the Lord's treasurery to maintain the house of the Lord! Jehovah (the existing One) hears the petitions of His bride, he then endows (bequeaths/transfers income/property) as a brother (the firstborn, heir to inheritance) the wages given of God! Wow!
As it has been spoken by many over the last year or so, church is breaking out of the four walls. Therefore, the House of the Lord is anywhere He is dwelling, shining His light, and pouring out His glory through the obedient vessels He chooses (many are called but few are chosen; meaning few die to self, give up their "lives" and surrender to the obedience and Fear of the Lord and fulfill the call on their lives).
The Lord is desiring to open the doors of His storehouse, His Treasury, to maintain the House of the Lord. This means, those of us that say yes Lord my life is yours, use me. In whatever way that looks like, the Lord is going to be making a way. It seems as though there is NO WAY, or at least the enemy hopes to descieve us in these thoughts. BUT GOD. He is faithful.
When the Hebrews finished being obedient and stayed silent for the 7 days, it says in Joshua 6:24, they were able to overcome Jericho and take the abundance of gold, silver, and bronze to place into the Treasury of the Lord. When we are obedient the Lord, He will miraculously destroy the walls of our enemies and we get the SPOILS to further His Kingdom here on earth!!
Stand firm to His promises. Listen for His knocking. Open and be obedient. He will provide.
Love y'all. Hope this blesses and encourages you, as much as it has me.