In what ways can we apply the obedience shown in Leviticus 8:26 today? “And from the basket of unleavened bread before the LORD, he took one unleavened cake, one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer, and he placed them on the fat portions and on the right thigh.” What Moses Modeled • Unquestioning compliance with each specific instruction given in verses 1-35 • Presentation of the exact elements God required, in the precise order He required • An offering prepared for God first, not for personal preference or convenience Timeless Principles of Obedience • God delights in detailed obedience, not broad intentions (1 Samuel 15:22) • Genuine worship starts with doing what He says, how He says it (John 14:15) • Purity matters: unleavened bread pictures the removal of sin (1 Corinthians 5:7-8) • Our role is to obey; God’s role is to consecrate and bless (Deuteronomy 28:1-2) Practical Ways to Imitate This Obedience Today • Treat Scripture’s commands as non-negotiable—obey even when no one is watching • Give God the “first portions” of time, talent, and treasure rather than leftovers (Proverbs 3:9) • Follow biblical patterns for worship, fellowship, and church order without cutting corners • Maintain personal purity—remove “leaven” by confessing and turning from hidden sin (1 John 1:9) • Serve with precision: if He calls you to a task, do it exactly, not approximately (Colossians 3:23-24) • Support and pray for those in spiritual leadership as they follow God’s instructions (Hebrews 13:17) Daily Action Steps 1. Begin the day by reading a passage and asking, “What clear command can I obey now?” 2. Schedule firstfruits giving or electronic transfer the moment income arrives. 3. Prepare for Sunday worship on Saturday night—clothes ready, heart ready, Bible ready. 4. Set an alarm to pause at midday for confession and recalibration toward holiness. 5. End each day reviewing whether obedience was wholehearted or partial; repent where needed. Encouragement for the Obedient Heart “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” (Luke 11:28) |
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