Churches Need Meticulous Financial Record Keepers

642 - Today's Prime Time Devo comes from 2Sa 20:23-26, “And Joab was over all the army of Israel; Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; 24 Adoram was in charge of revenue; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; 25 Sheva was scribe; Zadok and Abiathar were the priests; 26 and Ira the Jairite was a chief minister under David. (2 Sam 20:23-26) Another chapter in the life of David draws to a close. Rebellion has been quashed, and he can get on with the business of ruling Israel. The last time we saw a listing of what we can call David's cabinet was back in chapter 8. Many of the faces are the same, but there is one new position that has been added. With peace secured around the borders and within the borders, David creates a department of revenue. The main function of this department would be to secure and keep track of the revenue that David was saving up to turn over to Solomon so he could build the magnificent temple. Adoram assumed the role of the head of the department of revenue. This was a tremendous responsibility as the amount of revenue was mind-boggling. David, speaking in 1Ch 22:14 says, "Indeed I have taken much trouble to prepare for the house of the LORD one hundred thousand talents of gold and one million talents of silver, and bronze and iron beyond measure, for it is so abundant. I have prepared timber and stone also, and you may add to them.” Someone had to keep track of all this revenue, and that someone was Adoram. The church must always have someone trustworthy to overlook revenue. Given it's role of distributing the collection to meet the needs of the widows, the poor, and yes, providing the income for those who serve as spiritual leaders. The church of all places must have people of impeccable integrity serving in this capacity, and they need to keep meticulous records, giving an accurate account of every cent. This applies to the smallest congregation all the way up to the largest mega church. It's not our money, it's God's and we need to treat it accordingly. Father, thank You for supplying revenue for the needs of Your church. Help us to be good stewards of the gifts that You have given for building and serving Your kingdom!