Leviticus 21:1 The LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them: ‘A priest must not….’”
I used to do an assignment with my students called “Where are you going? Where have you been?” It was designed to have them look back at their lives thus far and look forward at where they are headed. Leviticus continues to strike me as a similar exercise but with God delineating for the Israelites how they should act differently from the Egyptians (looking back) and from the Canaanites (looking forward). God wanted them to remember that they were a people set apart by Him and for Him.
Leviticus 21:5 “‘Priests must not….’”
And I continue to find myself incredibly grateful for the redemptive work of Christ, who tore the veil separating us from God, because of whom we now have an open invitation to sit at the foot of His thrown. After 21 chapters of rules and regulations, I am even more grateful that just little ole me, with my problems, my shortcomings, my fears, can walk right up to His throne any time. What a gift. Thank You, Jesus.
Leviticus 21:17 “Say to Aaron: ‘For the generations to come none of your descendants who has a defect may come near to offer the food of his God.’”
Lord, Thank You for this day, for this scripture, for this reminder of the privilege of my close relationship with You, a relationship available to all who seek You. Help me never to take that relationship for granted. Help me to spend time with You, in You, daily. Draw me closer. Amen.
Leviticus 21:So Moses told this to Aaron and his sons and to all the Israelites.
Have a blessed day.
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