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Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, and he went out again among the people from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim and turned them back to the LORD, the God of their ancestors. He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. He told them, “Consider carefully what you do because you are not judging for mere mortals but for the LORD, who is with you whenever you give a verdict. Now let the fear of the LORD be on you. Judge carefully, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, priests, and heads of Israelite families to administer the law of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem. He gave them these orders: “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.  In every case that comes before you from your people who live in the cities—whether bloodshed or other concerns of the law, commands, decrees or regulations—you are to warn them not to sin against the LORD; otherwise his wrath will come on you and your people. Do this, and you will not sin."

2 Chronicles 19: 4-10 (NIV)

Consider this as you reflect on the scripture above: Even in the Bible, it seems that God has granted certain people the ability to be Judges on earth of His Word. So do we not all have a certain role in life that God wants us to play? Some people may be judges and attorneys, while others may end up being litigants, news media employees, etc. Can you find any other Scripture passages that refer to each individual having their own task while on earth?

• Post your reflective thoughts as you consider these questions.