Exodus 29:31 “Take the ram for the ordination and cook the meat in a sacred place.
The priests have been hallowed for God; therefore, they may eat “these offerings by which atonement was made for their ordination and consecration” (v33). No one else can because they are not hallowed, sacred.
Exodus 29:32 At the entrance to the tent of meeting, Aaron and his sons are to eat the meat of the ram and the bread that is in the basket.
It reminds me a bit of a Catholic mass. The priest and communion helpers are hallowed to serve, and the bread and wine are consecrated. Before the consecration, it’s just wafers and wine. After the consecration, it’s the body and blood of Christ, and if there are leftovers, you can’t just throw them down the sink or in the trash.
Exodus 29:33 They are to eat these offerings by which atonement was made for their ordination and consecration. But no one else may eat them, because they are sacred.
Precious Savior, There is more than one way to be set aside for You, hallowed for You. And You are present in so many more things than just official consecration ceremonies. You are all around us. And You can always use us to shine Your light. Help me shine for You always, Jesus. Amen.
Exodus 29:34 And if any of the meat of the ordination ram or any bread is left over till morning, burn it up. It must not be eaten, because it is sacred.
Have a blessed day.