More on the various
offerings… I find myself a bit impatient with all the nuances of the offerings.
What the person does, how the priest is to handle and offer it, and now more
regulations for the guilt and fellowship offering.
As I slowed myself and
thought, it occurred to me how crucial the sacrifices were for the Jewish
people. These sacrifices were the heart of their faith and the central aspect of
their worship and connection with the Lord; of course they want to get it right.
Not to mention that there were certain mishandling of offerings that rendered
them invalid, like eating a fellowship offering the 3rd day (see
verse 18). Even worse, if someone eats the fat or blood they are to be cut off
from the people (verses 22-27). Talk about a punishment!
The benefits were great
when offerings were made but the stakes were high if things were not done
properly.
Lord, forgive
me for being so impatient with Your Word. Every jot, every tittle is given for
our benefit. It tells Your story and every word of Your Word is given by You to
instruct those who read it exactly what You need for us to know about You in
order to live for You.
Forgive me,
Lord, for my impatience handling Your divine Word.
Thank You for
speaking to me, to us, by Your Word. In Jesus, the living Word’s Name, I pray.
Amen.
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