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THE MINISTRY OF THE PRIESTS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Deuteronomy 10:1-11

Hebrews 7:22-28

 

“By so much was Jesus made a

surety of a better testament.”

 

THE MINISTRY OF THE PRIESTS
 
Aaron was the first person to hold the office of a priest. At the time of Moses’ speech, Aaron had already died. Since the work had to continue, Aaron’s son was ordained as priest. The Lord made a law that all priests must be from the house of Levi and of the line of Aaron. As priests, they were not to have any inheritance, but would serve their brethren.
 
This is the commandment of the Lord concerning the house of Levi: “At that time the LORD separated the tribe of Levi, to bear the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to minister unto him, and to bless in his name, unto this day. Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD is his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him” (Deut 10:8-9). The Levites were scattered among their brethren. Joshua was commanded to give them cities within the settlement of all the tribes of Israel. The tribe of Levi was not given a specific inheritance because the Lord was their heritage. The Lord made all the provisions that were necessary for the Levites’ welfare.
 
Moses stayed in the mount forty days to pray for the nation. This was a time of close communion with God. Moses had taken the same amount of time when the Law was first delivered to him. Moses did not tell what he did continuously at that time, but prayer and getting instructions from the Lord formed the basic activity. He said that the Lord hearkened to him and He would not destroy Israel. This was his priestly service to the nation.
 
Moses did not say if he had time to sleep or if he had a tent to stay in or if he stayed in the open. One thing he did mention was that he did not eat or drink at all. Being in the presence of the Lord in such a manner was a miraculous time for him. After he came down from the mount, the Lord commanded them to go and make their journey to Canaan.
 
THOUGHT: The Lord takes notice of how we serve Him and how we minister to our brethren.

PRAYER: Father, I thank Thee that Jesus is our Great High Priest.

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