Numbers 18:7. “Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest’s office for everything of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve; I have given your priest’s office unto you as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.” PRIESTHOOD IS A GIFT. Holy things are not a trifle; ever let the priest be careful; those who offer must be prayerful – lest they come and die. Those who serve the Lord are truly grateful; that in coming to God with their hands full; God accepts what comes from hearts full – when they give to Him.
When from all the congregation; God Himself makes a selection; of those people who will serve Him – it is His own choice.
Those who form that priestly nation; lead God’s people in adoration; and tell the world of full salvation – found in Christ alone.
The same are gifts given to the body; they are to serve in things most holy; and must always offer truly – that which God accepts. Truth must be held absolutely; the priest must maintain resolutely; those truths and practices God has clearly – made known to us.
From God to priest He did hand; fundamental doctrines that He did plan; to be carried out for Him by man – when we come together. What we bring and what we give; we pass on to the priest what we have; and from these same things the priest must live – that is God’s way.
Levites were to the priests a gift; their occupation was to carry and lift; the tabernacle and its part when a shift – is led by God. We now today each have a share; we give to God and others’ burdens bear; for each of God people we have a care – like the Father cares.
We have been called to serve the Lord we love; we give ourselves and all we have; our calling is clear when what we do will prove – we are truly priests. The fact remains we are not our own; all we are and have we owe to Him alone; it is His by right for He did atone – to bring us to God.
As a kingdom of priests, we can offer to God; all that He gives us from His Word; when we speak to Him of our precious Lord – my Savior. What God gives us we give back to Him; when we offer a prayer or sing a spiritual hymn; our sacrifices to our Lord is given – for we are priests.
“I Thank Thee O Lord of heaven and earth, for not withholding from us the privilege of service. Our priesthood is a blessed service. When in a remembrance meeting, prayer meeting or Gospel meeting – we offer our sacrifices to Thee and honor Thee in front of the people. They have a right to see that we respect and honor Thee and speak for Thee to them. Help me this night to speak appropriately for Thee. Amen.”