Leviticus 8:1-36
And Aaron and his sons did all the things that the Lord commanded by Moses. – Leviticus 8:36
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Leviticus 8 records in detail the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests. While the rituals may seem complex or repetitive, this passage reveals a deep truth. God calls His people to be set apart from the world to serve Him in holiness.
We begin with a clear message: service begins with God’s call. The LORD Himself instructed Moses to bring Aaron and his sons forward (vv. 1–3). Ministry is not initiated by personal ambition or preference, but by responding to God’s invitation. Even today, our service in Christ arises from His calling. “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you” (John 15:16). Whether in church, at work, or in our homes, our service is a response to His choosing and sending.
Next, we see that those who serve must first be cleansed. Moses washed Aaron and his sons with water (v. 6), symbolising the need for inner renewal before outward ministry. In God’s eyes, our public service must flow from a transformed heart. True service starts not with our hands, but with a life consecrated to Him.
Then, Moses anointed Aaron with oil, pouring it on his head (v. 12). This act pointed to God’s presence and guidance. Today, we need the Holy Spirit to fill and lead us as we serve. Only spiritual people, empowered by the Spirit, can bear spiritual fruit and bring lasting, kingdom impact.
During the ordination sacrifice, in addition to the sin and burnt offerings, there was a special ordination ram that was offered. Its blood was applied to Aaron and his sons’ right ear, right hand, and right foot (vv. 23–24), symbolising that everything they hear, do, and walk must be set apart for God. This reminds us that serving God is not a part-time commitment, but a whole-life offering.
Finally, God commanded that the ordination process last for seven days (v. 33). This highlights that sanctification is not instant, but a process. In our results-driven world, we often expect immediate fruit. But real ministry power comes from a life that has been slowly, consistently shaped through walking with God over time.
Reflection:
Through the redemption of Jesus and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we have been called to be priests unto God. Are you willing to embrace this sacred calling? Our calling requires us to live lives that are different and set apart. Do you pay attention to what you hear, what you do, and where you go each day? Do you have God’s empowerment and a burning desire to be a “priest” in your generation, leading others to God?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for graciously choosing me from among many. Search my heart and open my eyes to every thought, word, and action that dishonours You. Cleanse me by the blood of Christ, and renew me from within. Holy Spirit, fill me afresh and teach me to rely completely on You. May my life each day, at home, at work, and wherever You place me, reflect Your character and remain faithful to Your truth. Raise up, O Lord, a new generation of faithful priests in FMC, men and women wholly devoted to You, who will stand in the gap, point others to Jesus, and walk with them in discipleship. In Jesus’ holy name I pray, Amen.
Click to read the full passage
Leviticus 8 records in detail the ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests. While the rituals may seem complex or repetitive, this passage reveals a deep truth. God calls His people to be set apart from the world to serve Him in holiness.
We begin with a clear message: service begins with God’s call. The LORD Himself instructed Moses to bring Aaron and his sons forward (vv. 1–3). Ministry is not initiated by personal ambition or preference, but by responding to God’s invitation. Even today, our service in Christ arises from His calling. “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you” (John 15:16). Whether in church, at work, or in our homes, our service is a response to His choosing and sending.
Next, we see that those who serve must first be cleansed. Moses washed Aaron and his sons with water (v. 6), symbolising the need for inner renewal before outward ministry. In God’s eyes, our public service must flow from a transformed heart. True service starts not with our hands, but with a life consecrated to Him.
Then, Moses anointed Aaron with oil, pouring it on his head (v. 12). This act pointed to God’s presence and guidance. Today, we need the Holy Spirit to fill and lead us as we serve. Only spiritual people, empowered by the Spirit, can bear spiritual fruit and bring lasting, kingdom impact.
During the ordination sacrifice, in addition to the sin and burnt offerings, there was a special ordination ram that was offered. Its blood was applied to Aaron and his sons’ right ear, right hand, and right foot (vv. 23–24), symbolising that everything they hear, do, and walk must be set apart for God. This reminds us that serving God is not a part-time commitment, but a whole-life offering.
Finally, God commanded that the ordination process last for seven days (v. 33). This highlights that sanctification is not instant, but a process. In our results-driven world, we often expect immediate fruit. But real ministry power comes from a life that has been slowly, consistently shaped through walking with God over time.
Reflection:
Through the redemption of Jesus and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we have been called to be priests unto God. Are you willing to embrace this sacred calling? Our calling requires us to live lives that are different and set apart. Do you pay attention to what you hear, what you do, and where you go each day? Do you have God’s empowerment and a burning desire to be a “priest” in your generation, leading others to God?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for graciously choosing me from among many. Search my heart and open my eyes to every thought, word, and action that dishonours You. Cleanse me by the blood of Christ, and renew me from within. Holy Spirit, fill me afresh and teach me to rely completely on You. May my life each day, at home, at work, and wherever You place me, reflect Your character and remain faithful to Your truth. Raise up, O Lord, a new generation of faithful priests in FMC, men and women wholly devoted to You, who will stand in the gap, point others to Jesus, and walk with them in discipleship. In Jesus’ holy name I pray, Amen.