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THE LORD IS SANCTIFIED IN HIS PRIESTS
LORD’S DAY, MAY 5
Leviticus 10
Hebrews 10:19-22
“…I will be sanctified in them that
come nigh me, and before all
the people I will be glorified…”
THE LORD IS SANCTIFIED IN HIS PRIESTS
To be called the priests of the Most High is the highest honour bestowed by God on any human being. But it came with a very heavy responsibility. The LORD had to be sanctified in them. For when the LORD was sanctified in them, He would be glorified before all the people of God. This was the spiritual duty of every priest. They were spared from the daily chores of working in the fields to earn a living. They were supported through the tithes and offerings of God’s people so that they could focus on the most important part of Israel’s existence as God’s witnesses.
Israel existed as a spiritual nation on behalf of Christ. Israel was a national witness for Christ. This spiritual responsibility was on the shoulders of the priesthood alone, assisted by the Levites. If they did all things well according to Holy Scriptures, including teaching God’s people the right way to restore their relationships with God through the animal sacrifices and performing the sacrifices correctly, the LORD’s people would be right with God. They would not bow to idols. They would serve the LORD faithfully throughout the week culminating in keeping the Sabbath Day (last day of the week) holy unto Him. This holy life would bring glory to God.
The priesthood had been entrusted by the LORD with this holy service. Therefore, they had to be sanctified, i.e. be cleansed of their sins through their service and life. There was no second chance given to Nadab and Abihu. They were struck dead by the LORD in front of Moses, Aaron, and all of God’s people. The inaugural service was not even completed yet and they offered strange fire. The LORD intervened swiftly to stop them so that the service would not be ruined any further. They were in the process of cleansing the people of God of their sins before the LORD through the offerings. But they sinned grievously and paid the ultimate price. The LORD killed them.
MEMORISATION: Leviticus 10:6
PRAYER: Father, help me to be holy as Thy priest in these last days, for Jesus’ sake I pray. Amen.