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“Then he presented the other ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram. And he killed it, and Moses took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron's right ear and on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot. Lev 8:22-23
This was the offering of ordination for a priest. As we look at this ceremony we are reminded that the blood shed always represented the blood that Christ shed on the cross. We have nothing of value apart from the work of God in our lives. God only accepts that which is done in the power of the work of Jesus in our lives. Anything else done, in our own power, is of no eternal value. This ceremony, although a little strange to us, is a good reminder of how we are to live our lives today.
All that we hear today must be heard through the ministering work of Jesus in our lives. Hear the Good News from the Word of God, not simply as good advice, but as the precious, inspired Word from God given to his children. His word, because we have been redeemed by his blood, releases us from the pressures and problems we have in this world. God has given us instruction and we hear that instruction, because we have been bought with a price, as wisdom from a Good Father who only wants what is best for his children. We hear what is happening in this world through the blood of Christ and how his redemption is the only true answer. We hear the sounds that call us to hold too tightly to this world as chains that only weigh us down. We hear the cries of those in pain and we are moved with the compassion of Christ and we petition our Savior to save them as well.
We live our lives with blood on our hands. The blood of Christ on our hands reminds us that He came not be served but to serve. We seek to serve others as Christ’s followers. Doing nothing apart from the power of his blood in our lives. As the thumb is probably one of the most useful members of the human body, we seek to be useful and kind to others. We offer our help as blood bought servants who have been humbled by the work of Jesus in our lives. We understand that we are servants and slaves who do not seek payment back from others. We serve, understanding our frailty, walking close to Jesus so that we do not fall.
We walk with blood stained feet. Asking the one who gave his all for us to guide our every steps and to give us the courage to walk where he leads us. We take each step in his strength. We understand that we are only able to effectively take the next step because he provides all that we need to serve Him and to serve others. Even if our next step brings unexpected trials, we know that He is always with us. May we seek to walk with others in a manner that leads them to Jesus.
Lord, today, may all that we hear, all that we do, and everywhere we step be lived with the joy of knowing that we are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.
“Then he presented the other ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on the head of the ram. And he killed it, and Moses took some of its blood and put it on the lobe of Aaron's right ear and on the thumb of his right hand and on the big toe of his right foot. Lev 8:22-23
This was the offering of ordination for a priest. As we look at this ceremony we are reminded that the blood shed always represented the blood that Christ shed on the cross. We have nothing of value apart from the work of God in our lives. God only accepts that which is done in the power of the work of Jesus in our lives. Anything else done, in our own power, is of no eternal value. This ceremony, although a little strange to us, is a good reminder of how we are to live our lives today.
All that we hear today must be heard through the ministering work of Jesus in our lives. Hear the Good News from the Word of God, not simply as good advice, but as the precious, inspired Word from God given to his children. His word, because we have been redeemed by his blood, releases us from the pressures and problems we have in this world. God has given us instruction and we hear that instruction, because we have been bought with a price, as wisdom from a Good Father who only wants what is best for his children. We hear what is happening in this world through the blood of Christ and how his redemption is the only true answer. We hear the sounds that call us to hold too tightly to this world as chains that only weigh us down. We hear the cries of those in pain and we are moved with the compassion of Christ and we petition our Savior to save them as well.
We live our lives with blood on our hands. The blood of Christ on our hands reminds us that He came not be served but to serve. We seek to serve others as Christ’s followers. Doing nothing apart from the power of his blood in our lives. As the thumb is probably one of the most useful members of the human body, we seek to be useful and kind to others. We offer our help as blood bought servants who have been humbled by the work of Jesus in our lives. We understand that we are servants and slaves who do not seek payment back from others. We serve, understanding our frailty, walking close to Jesus so that we do not fall.
We walk with blood stained feet. Asking the one who gave his all for us to guide our every steps and to give us the courage to walk where he leads us. We take each step in his strength. We understand that we are only able to effectively take the next step because he provides all that we need to serve Him and to serve others. Even if our next step brings unexpected trials, we know that He is always with us. May we seek to walk with others in a manner that leads them to Jesus.
Lord, today, may all that we hear, all that we do, and everywhere we step be lived with the joy of knowing that we are redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.
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