In what ways can we apply the principles of Leviticus 14:28 today? The Historical Snapshot Leviticus 14 describes God’s prescribed ritual after a person was healed from a skin disease. Once the blood of the guilt offering was applied, the priest then placed oil “on the lobe of the right ear … the thumb of the right hand, and … the big toe of the right foot” (Leviticus 14:28). The sequence—blood first, oil next—matters. Cleansed by Blood, Sealed by Oil • Blood speaks of atonement (Hebrews 9:22). • Oil pictures the Holy Spirit’s empowering presence (1 Samuel 16:13; Acts 10:38). • The order mirrors salvation today: we are first cleansed by Christ’s sacrifice (1 Peter 1:18-19), then indwelt and empowered by the Spirit (Ephesians 1:13). Ear, Hand, Foot—Whole-Life Consecration 1. Ear lobe: sanctified listening • We tune our hearing to God’s voice through Scripture (John 10:27). 2. Right thumb: sanctified work • Our actions and service become Spirit-directed (Colossians 3:17). 3. Big toe: sanctified walk • Daily conduct and direction align with God’s path (Ephesians 4:1). Practical Ways to Walk This Out • Guard your intake – Prioritize regular Bible reading and sound teaching so the “ear” stays anointed. • Dedicate your skills – Offer professional and volunteer work to the Lord, seeking excellence that points to Him (1 Corinthians 10:31). • Evaluate your steps – Periodically ask, “Does my lifestyle reflect the road the Spirit wants me on?” (Galatians 5:25). • Celebrate the sequence – Rest in the finished cleansing by Christ before trying to serve; then serve in Spirit-given power, not mere self-effort (Titus 3:5-6). • Stay “oiled” – Maintain fellowship and obedience so the Spirit’s influence remains fresh (Ephesians 5:18). Encouragement to Remain Anointed Just as the priest applied oil where the blood had been, keep inviting the Spirit to fill every area already redeemed by Christ. When your hearing, doing, and walking stay under His anointing, the wholeness pictured in Leviticus 14:28 becomes a vibrant, daily reality. |
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