Everlasting Priesthood

Exodus  40:15  And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations. 

Praise the Lord!!

Today we will meditate upon everlasting priesthood.

Priesthood is an office or a position held by a priest. In old testament it was given to the sons of Levi. They were the chosen people of God to serve the Lord.

When Korah sons of Levi rose up against Moses. He said these words.
" Numbers  16:9 Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them?"

Notice a priest was separated for service of the tabernacle of the Lord.

A priest had to do these duties for the Lord.

1. Serve the Lord all the time.
     (Numbers 16:9)
2. Bear the iniquities of the children, and his priesthood brethren.(Numbers 18:1)
3. Make an Atonement for the children of Israel. (Numbers 25:13)

In the new testament our Lord Jesus took the place of Aaron and became a royal priesthood of whom we are his sons and daughters.

Hebrews  7:12  For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 

So we are termed as royal priesthood, chosen generation, holy nation and peculiar people. (1 Peter 2:9)

So as a royal priesthood we have some duties for the Lord.

1. Serve the Lord with all your heart, mind and soul.
2. Watch and pray for the brethren.
3. Praise the Lord at all times.
4. Make disciples for the kingdom of God.
5. Intercede for those who are weak and lift the ones who are tired and weary.

Hebrews  7:24  But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.  

This scripture talks about our Lord Jesus who has an unchangeable priesthood.

1 Peter  2:5  Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.  

This scripture talks about the children of spiritual Israel who are spiritual house of God, a holy priesthood.

Saints, we are living in end times, Lord says Be Holy as I am Holy. Submit your body as a living sacrifice for the Lord.

Sinner Prayer

Lord Jesus, for too long I’ve kept you out of my life. I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. No longer will I close the door when I hear you knocking. By faith I gratefully receive your gift of salvation. I am ready to trust you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for coming to earth. I believe you are the Son of God who died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead on the third day. Thank you for bearing my sins and giving me the gift of eternal life. I believe your words are true. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus, and be my Savior. Amen.

God Bless