There were specific laws to guide the priests when making offerings. The burnt offering for atonement had to be burnt slowly all night until morning (9). This slow burning away of the offering allowed for the consecration of the offering. This act represents the consecration process in our own lives. It takes a long time for our sins to burn away and for us to become a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. (Ro 12:1). We need the fire of the Holy Spirit to consecrate us and break down our will.

The fire had to keep burning through the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, and it was never to go out (13). We keep the fire of the Spirit alive in our hearts when we maintain a heart of repentance and thanksgiving to God. Is the fire of God burning in your heart?

A portion of the grain offering had to be given to the priests and their sons. It had to be eaten in the sanctuary. This thanksgiving offering was shared with God’s servants, revealing that we must practically show our thanksgiving to his servants. Have you done this? The priests also made grain offerings, which were completely burnt (23), meaning it was God’s. They were to offer their lives to God as a pleasing sacrifice for his glory.
Application: Father, thank you for Jesus who sanctifies me through the Spirit. Consecrate me, burn away my sins, and accept my life as a pleasing sacrifice.
One Word: Consecrated to God for his glory