The Three Amigos

1 Chronicles 6

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 l Archie Engledow

As a young boy heading into sixth grade, I had the opportunity to join the school band. My dad played French horn, and my sister did too, but I chose the trumpet—lightweight, less bulky, and honestly, pretty cool. Music was a big part of our family. My dad always had the classical station on and loved taking us to see the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. By freshman year, my gift started to show. I was competing for first or second chair, playing in a jazz band, and performing improv solos—exciting, but nerve-racking. Between concerts, competitions, and marching band, I spent years playing in front of crowds.

Fast forward to my senior year—graduation day. There I was on stage with my two best friends at Lake Point Church, three trumpets playing the school song. Three amigos with three trumpets. Was I nervous? Absolutely. But it was an incredible feeling to use a gift God had given me. Seven years of dedication came down to one moment.

In 1 Chronicles 6, we see the duties of the tribe of Levi. Though all priests were Levites, not all Levites were priests—only Aaron’s descendants served in that role. What stood out to me was that each Levitical clan contributed musicians: Heman, Asaph, and Ethan. Their role was to play music before the Lord. What a privilege. Each had a specific place and purpose, all according to God’s design.

I’m not from the tribe of Levi or under the Old Testament law, but by God’s grace through faith in Jesus (Ephesians 2:8–9), I’ve been made new. Jesus is now our High Priest and mediator (1 Timothy 2:5–6; Hebrews 4:15–16). And 1 Peter 2:9 reminds us that we are a chosen people—a royal priesthood.

So whatever your role may be, serve with excellence and zeal. Use what God has given you—not for your glory, but for His.