December 12, 2022

Passage Read: Leviticus 27 - Numbers 3
Meditation Verse: Numbers 3:38

Thought

Anyone who approached the sanctuary was to be put to death, only the sons of Aaron were allowed to come near to the Lord. This is what changed at the death of Jesus and the tearing of the temple curtain. Now any who believed in Jesus were set apart as holy to the Lord and permitted to approach the Lord directly. The blood of Jesus purified those who believed in the way that the priests were purified so that they could enter into the Lord's temple and offer sacrifices. Now all believers are made holy and permitted to approach even into the holy of holies. Anyone who believes in Jesus' death and resurrection is qualified to enter the presence of the Lord and serve on behalf of the people.

Application

I am qualified by faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus to serve people on behalf of the Lord. I am qualified to intercede for them and teach them. Of course, those who teach are obligated to know the Lord well, but He has given us His Word so that any who are willing can study and know His will. And since all are capable of ministering on behalf of the Lord, I should be willing to share what I know and train as many as are willing to accurately know and represent the Lord. That really only requires teaching them to read and believe and obey what the Lord has recorded for all mankind, the Bible!