Exodus 29 -- Ear, Thumb, and Big Toe

This chapter explained the very involved process of consecrating Aaron and his sons as priests.  Thee were at least seven stages in this service, according to my commentary.  The priests were washed, clothed, anointed, then forgiven and completely dedicated to God, marked by the blood of the lambs that were sacrificed.

Perhaps a very telling part of the service involved taking blood from the slain lamb and marking each man's right earlobe, right thumb, and right big toe.  At first glance that seems very strange, but my commentary said, "This was a token reminder that they must listen to God's Word, do God's work, and walk in God's way.  The blood speaks of sacrifice, so the priests became living sacrifices in the service of the Lord."

Father, help me every day to listen to Your Word, do Your will, and walk in Your way.  I want to reflect Your love to others, not distract from what You're doing.

 

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford