Bread of his God. Leviticus 21:22. God is not unfair when He does not allow anyone unqualified to approach His altar with a perfect lamb when he calls on His God. The priest who offers must closely match the sacrifice he makes. What is given to God passes through the priest because of the position God has given him. To the man who offers, he represents God, and to God, he represents man. On one side, law; and on the other, grace—the design is by God. God is perfect in holiness, and the lamb used as a sacrifice must also be perfect. The priest who offers is to present the offering in the way God has instructed.
Some interpret the discrimination as implying that God is not acting in a way that seems right. Can a handicapped person help with what is wrong when everything is not perfect or clear? The answer is straightforward: there is work to do, regardless of what might seem wrong with a person, and I am called to only do what God permits in the role I am given.
The Levite who served in the place and manner God designated, where he was called, could eat the food brought to that place, the food of his holy God. He was not neglected or insignificant because he could not approach the altar. God carefully chose only those He knew could demonstrate His perfection through their service.
We all have work for our Lord to complete, and we should approach each task as “unto Him.” Though I have some physical flaws, I am capable of doing what God, in His wisdom, asks. I have my limitations, and more may come, but there will always be some service to do for my Lord. I can feed on His spiritual nourishment when hunger arises deep within my soul. The provision is there for every servant to eat, so I’ll take what God provides with gratitude. The work of others doesn’t hinder what God wants from me. As for me, I’m thankful for His grace. In the plans of His kingdom, I have a task and a place where I belong—if only I accept what God has allowed and fitted me to accomplish.