church usher gatekeeper and doorkeeper poems

In reference to proximity, Doorkeepers are near the kingġ. Doorkeepers Encounter the Presence of the KingĪ. Samuel became the voice of God to the nation of Israel Acts 9:4 ( Paul - Saul of Tarsus) “And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.”ĭ. 4:33 ( Moses) - 'Has any people heard the voice of God speaking from the midst of the fire, as you have heard it, and survived?ģ. 1 Kings 18:41 ( Elijah) - “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink for a sound of abundance of rain.”Ģ. Doorkeepers hear things from the throne that others can only desire to hear.ġ.Laying upon his bed one night, God spoke to Samuel - “Speak, Lord, for Thy servant heareth.” “.and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified (consecrated) thee, and I ordained (appointed) thee a prophet unto the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5Ĭ.

Hannah gave Samuel back to God as promised the child was reared in the temple.ġ.

Just because God is silent doesn’t mean that He’s not working!ī.

Eli had allowed the sins of his sons to go unpunished therefore, the heavens were silent. And the word of the Lord was precious (rare) in those days there was no open vision (no revelation coming forth).” 1 Samuel 3:1Ī. “And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. They are able to hear the king’s commands as they are given from the throneġ.

Doorkeepers Examine the Proclamations of the KingĪ. These are hand picked, chosen individuals. Names of are mentioned in the Bible within the same paragraphs as the priests, singers, Levites, and the sanctuary. These are individuals who have shown loyalty, integrity these find delight in their place. “I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Psalms 84:10

Church usher gatekeeper and doorkeeper poems