Just as the priests were ordained-to represent and mediate between God and his people-the altar also needed to be consecrated. The priests' primary task was to offer sacrifices to God for the people on the altar. This altar, therefore, had to be most holy. God gave clear instructions to consecrate the altar, making atonement for it. This process took seven days of daily offerings, morning and evening, as pleasing offerings to the LORD.

Why did they need ordained priests, a consecrated altar, and daily sacrifices? It was so the Holy God may meet with his chosen people. God's glory would manifest and consecrate the tent of meeting as holy. This is how God prepared a way to dwell with his people, to meet with them and speak with them. All these elements have been fulfilled in our high priest Jesus (Heb 4:14), who made atonement for us, once-and-for-all, by sacrificing himself. Now, he lives eternally to intercede for us. Let's draw near to him and dwell with him.


Application: Father, thank you for making a way for us to meet you and dwell with you through Jesus.
One Word: I am the LORD your God