Chapter 76 of 1163

EXODUS 29

We dedicate, but God consecrates. We surrender, but He sanctifies and sets us apart for His exclusive use. As God’s priesthood, His people have experienced spiritually what Aaron and his sons experienced physically.

We have been washed. The blood of Christ has cleansed us (Rev. 1:5–6), and our past is gone (1 Cor. 6:9–11). Sinful hearts are purified not by religious rites but by faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 15:9; Titus 3:5).

We have been clothed. We stand in the very righteousness of Christ (Isa. 61:10; 2 Cor. 5:21) and wear the garments of God’s grace (Col. 3:1ff.).

We have been anointed. We have the Holy Spirit living within (2 Cor. 1:21; 1 John 2:27), and He enables us to minister.

We belong to God. The priests were “marked” by the blood on the ear (hear God), the hand (serve God), and the foot (walk with God). The “continual burnt offering” morning and evening was a reminder of their complete and constant devotion to God. Don’t forget your daily presentation of yourself to God (Rom. 12:1–2).

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