Commissioning for Service

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Leviticus 8:1-13
The service of consecration was carried on according to the Lord’s command and was done in the presence of the congregation ( vv 2-3 ).

The people had given to the building of the tabernacle, and many had worked on it. Now it and its ministers were ready for the consecration of the priests and the dedication of the house of God.

Aaron first was washed and clothed anew with the holy garments ( vv 6-9 ). He wore the ephod, the breastplate with its twelve-jeweled symbols of the tribes, the Urim and Thummim, and the priest’s turban with the golden plate and its inscription “ HOLY TO THE LORD ” ( Exod 28:36; 39:30 ).

Then he, his sons, the altar, and its garb were anointed with oil ( vv 10-13, 30 ). This was a special perfumed oil described in Exod 30:23-25.

It is generally agreed that the anointing oil typifies the Holy Spirit.

When kings were anointed, the Holy Spirit came on them ( 1 Sam 10:1-6; 16:13 ).

The word “ messiah ” comes from the Hebrew word for “ anoint, ” and the work of Christ began with such an anointing of the Holy Spirit. ( 3549 Messiah, Anointed One; see also 5986, “ anointed ” )

In the NT, water also typifies the Holy Spirit ( Mark 1:8-12 ).

There is no statement in the OT as to why oil typified the Holy Spirit.

The Hebrew word ruah means either “ spirit ” or “ wind, air, breath. ”

The seven-branched lampstand, perpetually fed with oil, is called a symbol of the Spirit in the OT ( Zech 4:2-6 ).

Recap

( I am wondering; with the guidelines God gave for the priest in their dress manner how God sees us when we come to church in short-shorts and dresses or skirts so short that if they raise their hands to the Lord they are taking pictures of the ones in front or in back of them ) men also.
 
How do you view your service to the King lately?

Have you been looking good on the outside, but in need of an adjustment on the inside?

Is your heart in the right place?

No matter what you are doing for God, it matters!

God is most interested in your heart. Examine your heart. Are you passing the test?

God takes it seriously and so should we. He wants to use you in his service. It makes a difference.

Prayer:
Dear Father in Heaven I pray we serve You and our brothers and sisters in the Lord with humility. I pray we serve the ones that don’t know you so they can see You in our service. Lord give us the Spirit of dedicated service. Thank You Lord.

In the name of Jesus. Amen

TGIF