Reading: Joshua 13
“To the tribe of Levi alone Moses gave no inheritance; the
offerings by fire to the Lord God of Israel are their inheritance, as he said
to them.” Joshua 13: 14
Chosen to give the offerings by fire. Chosen to be in the
center of worship.
Devoted to the service of the sanctuary. Designated
guardians of the tabernacle. Their tents had surrounded the tabernacle while
they traveled—as a protective bridge. Among their designated cities were also
cities of refuge. And then later they were ministers in the temple at
Jerusalem.
One commentator says, “the
Levites were scattered among the tribes to keep alive among them the knowledge
and service of God.”
In their office as priests they offered up the sin
sacrifices daily. They represented the people before God and they also offered
up sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving. They gave religious instruction and
warned against the perils of idolatry and unbelief. They gave God His glory.
Peter tells all believers, “And coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected by men, but choice
and precious in the sight of God, you also, as living stones, are being built
up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices
acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. …. A people for God’s own possession,
that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of
darkness into His marvelous light;” 1 Peter 2: 5 & 9 NAS
In our allotted places we too are scattered among the people
around us to serve God willingly with prayer, and praise, and witness.
Lord, only in Your strength can we fully become Your
servants and live out the inheritance You have given. Help us to lean wholly
upon You in daily worship and calling wherever You send us to keep alive Your
words of refuge and redemption.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 133: 1-2
“How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together
in unity!
It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon
the beard of Aaron, running down the collar of his robes.”
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