How can we apply the concept of consecration in our daily lives today? Seeing the Pattern in Exodus 29:15 “Take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons are to lay their hands on its head.” The ram was set apart wholly for God. By laying hands on its head, the priests identified with the sacrifice, surrendering themselves to God’s purposes. That single act outlines four timeless truths: • God chooses what is set apart. • A transfer takes place—our lives placed under His ownership. • Blood confirms the covenant (vv. 16-18). • The offering is consumed entirely for God’s pleasure. What Consecration Means Today • Set apart for God’s exclusive use (Leviticus 20:7). • A deliberate, whole-life surrender (Romans 12:1: “present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God”). • Ongoing, not one-time; renewed each day (Luke 9:23). Why Consecration Still Matters • We are “a royal priesthood” (1 Peter 2:9); priests still live set-apart lives. • We bear God’s name in a culture that tempts compromise (2 Corinthians 6:17). • Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Daily Movements of a Consecrated Life Morning • Offer the first moments: thank Him, open His Word, yield the day. • State aloud: “Lord, this body, mind, and schedule are Yours.” Throughout the Day • Choose purity in thought and speech; consecration directs conversations and clicks. • Serve someone quietly; priests interceded for others before God. • Guard your affections—what entertains you shapes you. Evening • Review the day with God: confess, thank, and realign. • Rest as an act of trust; the priest’s work ended only when God said it was finished. Practical Habits That Keep Us Set Apart • Bible saturation: daily reading embeds God’s voice deeper than the world’s noise (Psalm 119:11). • Regular fasting or media abstinence: clears space for God’s priorities. • Accountable friendships: invite a trusted believer to ask how you’re staying holy. • Generous giving: consecration reaches wallets; firstfruits belong to Him (Proverbs 3:9). • Immediate obedience: prompt “yes” to every nudge of the Spirit. Encouragement from Our Perfect Priest Jesus “consecrated for us a new and living way” (Hebrews 10:20). Because His sacrifice is once-for-all, our daily consecration is not about earning favor but enjoying fellowship. Each surrender simply echoes the ram on the altar—offered wholly, consumed entirely, pleasing to God. |
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